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4.06 / 5 based on 146 reviews
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Francisco R
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
My English was already fluent when I decided to have this experience abroad, but my English has certainly improved after this studying period at Swansea. I was able to learn specific vocabulary related to Business studies, and I had the opportunity to talk in English most all the time I spent in the UK, which made my speaking much better and gave me the possibility to learn some slang.
I also improved my French because there were lots of French speakers studying in Swansea.
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anonymous
Ripon College, Ripon, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everything was basically priced the same as at home so I was able to keep the budget I used at my home university. The only time that I went over budget a little was when I traveled.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Telephone, Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Magalie R
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, it was alright, there is not a big culture shock between France and UK
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Spend few days before the start of the lectures to visit the campus
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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
Try to travel as much as possible. Do not hesitate to ask peope if you need help
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rociosepulveda
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A bit difficult to understand a group of british students who spoke lot of slang between them. But I could speak with british almost without any problem, pretty good.
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marialbasantam
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
At home I live with my parents so I don't have to pay anything.
There was an especial offer to phone so I could speak with my parents every day for €12 per month
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Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The student village was very well connected to the University and the city's centre. Moreover, I had convenient access to library facilities, computer rooms, supermarket and launderette.
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Personal comments
The housing at this university is very good. It is located in a nice and green environment. Each student's room is well equipped. In addition, each flat has a large kitchen and two bathrooms to share among seven students.
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