Past Review
By Jennifer T (HISTORY., Simmons College) for
Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre
I loved my study abroad experience. I feel more confident and that I have gained a great deal of self-awareness. I am also happy that I made foreign friends that I am still keeping in touch with. I learned so much about a new culture that I never could've learned at home. I also enjoyed being around other very motivated Americans because they gave me good insight into how I should be planning my own future.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload seemed less intense but the feedback was not as good. It was harder to improve than it would be at an American college because you don't really know how due to lack of feedback. You're more on your own. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
This program felt like a little family. They knew all of our names and made us feel welcome. All of my expectations were met. They are very familiar with Americans and knew how to give us a great experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with 7 other American students in a house. I loved it. The neighborhood was wonderful and very close to my classes. |
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I loved that we had to cook for ourselves. It was a good way to bond with the housemates. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trips were great. I loved seeing Stonehenge and living at Oxford for a week. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I always felt safe in Bath. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cooking with other students helped save on food costs. Book hostels months in advance to get the ones with the best deals. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make sure you take go out and be active in the community. Don't just wait or expect great things to happen to you unless you make the effort yourself. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Modern British Political History |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Leslie Mitchell |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Very informative. I learned so much. The field trip to the Houses of Parliament was excellent. |
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