Learning at Leeds, Comfortable at Headingley Past Review
By Jenna H (Marketing., Texas A&M - College Station) for
API (Academic Programs International): Leeds - University of Leeds
I gained so much more independence and confidence from this experience. The program allowed me to feel comfortably while experiencing a new culture and new people.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
excellent professors and interactive learning |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
- includes several extra excursions - amazing program director who was helpful and supportive - international cell phone included - good living location |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Located in Headingley, a popular student area with plenty of places to eat and hang out. The dorms were gated and I lived in a flat with several other British students allowing me to make friends easier. |
| * Food: |
There was a grocery store and several pubs near my dorm. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met so many people and felt I was truly immersed in the culture...it was one of the funnest times of my life. My visit to London was amazing as well as the extra time I had to travel around Europe. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt completely safe and comfortable throughout my stay. |
| 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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Because of the location all classes were taught in English. |
A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This is an amazing program in which you will be supported and helped through any problems. |
