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The course team are great. There is no pressure; if you don't understand something, you can ask the same question three or four times and the lecturers will never lose patience. Furthermore, you can always contact them via e-mail or drop by their office and they will always assist you.

It is a little difficult for me to work in English, especially as it is my third language. I was born and raised in Poland and went to Germany when I was four. I still speak a lot of Polish, especially with my parents, so sometimes I get the vocabulary confused.

But all in all, I must say that I am surprised how well I have done in the first semester. It is a little bit difficult to understand the students because they speak very fast and use slang, but I understand all the tutors well.

After hearing such terrible stories about Hamburg I am so pleased I chose Edge Hill. The study groups here are small - only 20 students - which is a fantastic advantage. I've been impressed by how many books Edge Hill has related to my course.

A friend of mine is also a journalism freshman student, but in Hamburg. She had never heard of shorthand before. You just don't learn it on her course, but it is considered a vital skill for journalists here. In fact, here at Edge Hill you are provided with all the theory and practice you need for a journalism career. It's a great learning experience.

Edge Hill has such a nice atmosphere that there hasn't been one single day when I have thought: "I don't want to go to the lecture today". It was the best decision of my life to come to Edge Hill.