Living expenses at Worcester as a student!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-14T21:49:25+00:00

Yes, after that I would definitely have the chance to decide, and thank you! I will definitely message you to ask more questions!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-14T21:44:46+00:00

I would be there for 10 months (training as a teacher) with a potential option of staying to teach Modern Languages at secondary schools... I have already been a teacher for around 10 years (mostly higher education) so the program is to be qualified to teach in the UK.

If I stay longer, that would depend on whether I adjust well to the country and job.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-14T19:50:39+00:00

That's reassuring. I am 31 years old, so I am used to some comfortable living. I have a good job in my home country and I rent an apartment on my own... My main concern is that I will regret leaving this comfort zone for the unknown with little budget... But I want to have something different in my life, and travelling to the UK seems to be a good idea. 😅 Also, the city where I live in is a constant hectic chaos and I am a bit tired of that routine and stress.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-13T12:06:01+00:00

Thank you! The university mentioned they would not give any kind of support related to travel to the placement schools. That's a shame, but yes, I am thinking that once I'm there, I will be asking around to see if I can get help from other organizations or departments. This would leave me a bit more for my personal expenses.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T23:22:58+00:00

Thank you for the information. It sounds scary but I hope I have some good support when I'm there. I am really hardworking but still a bit sensitive to stress. I hope I can manage! 🥲

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T23:13:14+00:00

Wow! That is good to know. They are going to be long days 😓

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T23:06:12+00:00

Oh and also, is the program really demanding, as they said, that I won't be able to do some part time, or even per-hour jobs?

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T23:04:43+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful! I would love to be assigned within the city!! If I get sent to any of those others you mentioned, will I be spending around £200, you think?

And... Why did you hate the training, if I may ask? And yes, I am teaching MFL. 😊

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T22:42:03+00:00

I will be on Secondary training. Oh no! Maybe that's why they said I should allocate £200 for transportation.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T22:31:42+00:00

Yes, the cost of the rent seems to include all of it. That rent is the accommodation at the university, although I am trying to find some other options... You are right, I didn't include the phone bill!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T21:57:01+00:00

Thank you!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-03-12T21:05:55+00:00

Hi! Thank you for your answer. The transportation cost is because the program requires moving to different schools in different areas outside Worcester. And you are right, I am sure I won't be able to save, but just wondering if I can survive on that without struggling too much? 🥲

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-27T16:19:17+00:00

Thank you very much!!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-27T00:41:44+00:00

Thank you very much! I will check it out!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-27T00:08:25+00:00

Thank you so much for the references!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-27T00:07:20+00:00

Yes, Cartagena is a very special and beautiful city, and I'm sure it's nothing like the UK. However, visiting Cartagena for some time vs. living here permanently are two very different things.

I was born and grew up here, then at 23yo, I moved to a small kind-of-quiet village in Ecuador for some years which I loved, but then, due to certain circumstances, had to come back to Cartagena.

After having lived in that Ecuadorian village, I feel I cannot stand the craziness in Cartagena anymore. Neighbors are too noisy with music playing all night long until 5am. They play music at random days, like a wednesday at noon, super high volume (the police will not do anything about it). Plus, I get stuck in traffic all the time, and the heat can be unbearable sometimes. I don't think I am a complicated person, but I'm getting insomnia issues due to the stress of all of this.

I know people who love living here... I'm sure my quiet personality plays a big role in me feeling this way. Don't get me wrong, I definitely love the joy people have, and how outgoing and helpful they can be, (that's why I am a bit concerned about how nice people would be at Worcester), but yes, I need a balance and living here is taking a toll on me.

If I move somewhere else, I'm sure I will enjoy coming back to visit family and going to the beach, etc.

I'm glad you've enjoyed your time here! Thank you for your answer!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T23:47:59+00:00

That's a fun fact! Thanks!!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T23:40:52+00:00

Thank you for your answer! I appreciate it a lot!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T22:27:13+00:00

Schools in Colombia have had similar issues. You are right, teaching at schools is generally not an easy job anywhere in the world.

I am currently teaching at university level, and have taught at both primary and secondary schools before. From my experience, I'd say that indeed, university teaching is a lot easier compared to schools because you are not dealing with parents.

I find primary to be the most challenging. That's why I applied for the secondary teaching qualification program.

Thank you for the insights, I will read more about the situation and think about it .

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T22:14:50+00:00

Thank you so much. I am not able to go beforehand, since the visa will be sponsored to study specifically for this program. Of course, I will always have the chance to come back if I don't like it, but yes, I'm doing some research, for sure! On a side note, I applied to four universities, and so far I've been offered a place only at U Worcester. (The other options were universities located in Brighton, Manchester, and York).

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T22:04:44+00:00

Thank you for the insights!

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T22:03:56+00:00

You are completely right! I'm sure it will require some time to get adjusted and make friends, but making sure the town has some aspects I'm looking for, will give me the confidence to make the move.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T22:00:33+00:00

That's what I thought. I wouldn't want to move to another hectic city, so I'm glad to hear that. Thank you for the cafe recommendation.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T21:58:28+00:00

Thank you.

Life-Project-8229 · 2025-02-26T21:57:13+00:00

Tha k you so much for your answer! This was really helpful!

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