Uni of Liverpool is the place to be for exchange! June 21, 2023
By Nikki A (Earth Science, Monash University) - abroad from 01/30/2023 to 05/12/2023 with
University of Liverpool: Liverpool - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained more independence definitely, a knowledge of budgeting and planning. Definitely worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The university runs things pretty smoothly, I did attend during nationwide strikes so things were a little messed up but my teachers handled it very well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was incredible, we were provided the opportunity to go on university-organised trips around Britain, and also had various evening events. I would only say that the communication between the study abroad team and the students needs to be improved. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed in Melville Grove and I found it to be great. I shared the house with 6 other students, 4 being exchange students themselves. It was cleaned regularly and was a great place to stay in Liverpool. |
| * Food: |
I wasn't in catered housing but the restaurant options around campus were great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Amazing, there were plenty of bar nights, soccer streams, bingo events and more. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I don't think this has any responsibility on the program. We were told to register with the local Brownlow Health Practice and I found it to be pretty abissmal. Went in to give a sample and never heard back, communication was poor as well. |
| * Safety: |
Liverpool is pretty safe for students, just be careful on a late night out in the city centre. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The experience was just so amazing, I feel like I really developed and made life long friends. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
It was pretty easy for me but it all depends on how much you have saved. Cheap groceries at Lidl is essential ! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50-100 pounds depending on my activities |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop at Lidl or Aldi, find a cheap pub for your nightly drinks, keep track of student discounts and offerings. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go out as much as you can - doesn't have to be drinking - just get out and enjoy the city. |
