Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House Why? I've found a great experience to share a house with other students from all over Europe
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Travel, Activities take/s place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Nightlife take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Course recommendations: I didn't take many modules as I 'm doing my work experience but I think it's a good university
My opinion of the university assessment
The language of instruction was: English
My proficiency in the language of instruction: before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) after: At ease in most situations
Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country
Main source of funding: Personal savings
Other sources of funding: Family An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities I didn't explore any work options.
Personal spending habits: Because the country cost of living is higher
Food, Travel, Housing, Overall was more expensive than at home
Nightlife, Telephone was the same price as at home
I wish I had known ... Organising better before I came: the course (take more useful modules), the accomodation (I looked for it in situ)
In my opinion: Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...