Mobility specification

Country:United Kingdom

Institution:University of Worcester

City:Worcester

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Sports Studies

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The teaching was very much based on discussion and group work.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, the first week was a bit of an adjustment. There were student clubs and trips.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:14900 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Food in the shops was comparable to the price in the Czech Republic, but in restaurants it was more expensive.
It was worth getting Revolut.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The town is dominated by the cathedral and behind the next town is the beautiful Malvern Hills countryside.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Cotswolds, Birmingham.

Share your best experience:The best experience was probably the trip of the international students to Edinburgh. But we also had fun in Worcester.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?At the moment you have to register to live in the UK.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Don't forget the socket reducers for safety.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Studying in Worcester was an amazing experience. And besides meeting new people, places, culture and improving the language, I have to say that we really learned at school.