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3.92 / 5 based on 92 reviews
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rovatimcristina
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
it was near my faculty
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Personal comments
it was very good
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although I didn't have a bad English when I first arrived in England, I learnt a lot. I'm very happy with my improvement, which is notably good.
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Myriam D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
cost of living is pretty expensive in UK
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Travel, Housing, Overall, Food, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
open a bank account as soon as possible as it usually takes a while for cards...don't hesitate to ask advice or help from your students welfare.
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Izabela S
Overall
I wish I had known...
additional forms of funding
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
high quality university with very competent teachers
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
just go for it, if you have a chance, it is once in a life time
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
Try to get the information about them as soon as possible.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Very good University, quite ugly, though; and too dangerous because of the locals.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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anonymous
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In Manchester -never in Salford-: Planet K, NIght&Day, lots of concerts (Manchester Academy), good cinemas (Printworks)...
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