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4.10 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
get to know british people better but most of them are quite distant or maybe shy with foreign student, except those who have travelled abroad already
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
overcome first bad feelings about local people, they do not hate you, they are just shy
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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
Great experience in term of personal development. I became more open-minded. Travel from France via Wasteels : this the cheapest. Great photo lab at Wye where you can print your B&W pictures, beautiful countryside all around and only one hour and an half from London !!!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
that is the best place to meet the other students, to get to know their culture in practice
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Personal comments
It was quite expensive as it was more than £200 per month without grants, but it is very good for foreign student as you have a place to live where you arrive and you share the flat with other students. No problem of integration
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I improved a lot so as to be able to communicate in any situation and even to understand british jokes
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Personal comments
Canterbury : nice pubs and concert places
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
usual things of everyday life are quite expensive compared to France
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Telephone, Overall, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
rail student card, eat less !, share food with your flatmates
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Housing
Type of housing: House for MSc students
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: the same place
Why?
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