26 reviews
3.92 / 5 based on 26 reviews
Useful |
0
bowiefanatic
Keene State College, Keene, NH, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
England is a much more expensive country and so in general, I spent more on everything. If you are over there during the spring semester though, be warned, you will have a MANDATORY 3 weeks Spring vacation. You are NOT ALLOWED to stay at the school. (I did hear of a few exchange students who paid extra to stay in some off campus housing but as for my corridor, we had people staying in our rooms while we were gone due to a confrence...we had to leave!) I therefore, travelled around Europe with a friend for 3 weeks. One of the best times I've ever had (and one of the most expensive too!)
Read more >
Travel, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get a student rail card. They are fairly cheap and will save you a bundle if you plan to travel.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Alessandra G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Because some things, like travelling, were more expensive and other less expensive than at home.
Read more >
Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Make sure your bank doesn't charge you for using your bank-card abroad.
Read more >
Useful |
1
bowiefanatic
Keene State College, Keene, NH, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really. I'm actually glad I didn't know anyone really....I was forced to make friends and I still keep in touch with them!
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was a lot of fun but academically, it really depends on what you are studying. The social life is great and I'm sure you will have the time of your life.
Read more >
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
It's a great place and I wish I could go back and do it all over again. Careful for a few words here and there. A rubber=eraser. Torch=flashlight. There's more but I won't ruin the surprise for you!
Read more >
Useful |
0
siri s
Overall
I wish I had known...
more about the courses
Read more >
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
get to know the native students! go out and have fun!
Read more >
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
it can be less expensive and less of a hassle to choose other airports than London, because of the unreliable and expensive train service!
Read more >
Useful |
0
bowiefanatic
Keene State College, Keene, NH, United States
History, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I found the acting class I took to be a ton of fun...I was the ONLY non-british person there but I made some great friends and had some fun while I was at it.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Sounds weird but, Give more tests and quizzes. We only had one or two big ones and they are made out to be such a HUGE deal (you need a pass to get into the classroom and your id to make sure that no one is there taking it for you) it's rather intimidating. There were a few papers that we had to write so that was alright.
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
Alessandra G
Overall
I wish I had known...
How much fun I would have.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's just the right size making university life and social life mix in a nice way.
Read more >
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
Going by train is very expensive, look carefully for any kind of discounts.
Go to Scotland for a few days! See as many places as you can.
Read more >
en 
English
Español
Français