Reviews of University of St Andrews | United Kingdom

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Christene P

University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: Arabic

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning Arabic a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Arabic

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

How much did you improve your Arabic?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

The slang was hard to grasp at first and some accents are very thick but the more you talk with people, the easier it will be to understand, just don't be shy.

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“St Abndrews”

Cayetana L

Switzerland, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2024

Overall

An amazing University, with a beautiful campus and very committed teachers.

Pros

The campus, the sports facilities, and the location near the ocean.

Cons

The location is a little remote, and the weather is not the best. The winters especially are very wet and cold.

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Christene P

University of the Pacific, Stockton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Going to Edinburgh for weekend trips is fantastic, especially in the winter. Going to London on the train to see a show was lots of fun too

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AMelosi

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Family

Other sources of funding:

none

Work opportunities:

It was not legal for me to work

Personal spending habits

Travel, obviously requires more money than when one is based at "home." When abroad, one wants to "try everything": food, drink, night life, etc.

Food, Housing, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Bank fees. Unable to obtain form of employment. Get student ID cards for travel discounts. Car pool, share rides, network. Stay w/friends instead of hotels. Hostels great.

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