Fall in York: Cold Gray and Wonderful Past Review
By Tim K (History, George Washington University) - abroad from 10/05/2015 to 12/04/2016 with
Arcadia: York - University of York
Several great friends, a greater understanding of history and archaeology through my courses, a unique perspective on life outside of America, and a wealth of memories. Absolutely worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Exceptional lecturers, great class discussion, countless resources available to students, and really broadened my view on the modules I took. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very accommodating! Checked up on me regularly and though I didn't have any major issues I'm confident that they would have been able to help |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
10 person house, self catered, Halifax College. Halifax is a 15 minute walk from the center of York which was difficult at times, but the house itself was clean and things worked most of the time. |
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N/A, self catered housing which means I cooked for myself |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Welcomed with open arms by housemates. To be fair, my dad and half of my family are all English so there was not terrible culture shock, but I was made to feel at home. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A, didn't get sick |
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York is incredibly safe. Whether 3 in the afternoon or 3AM, I never felt unsafe in the city or campus |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
York's academic programs, beautiful historical charm, relatively fun nightlife and awesome people would definitely draw me back. |
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? | Britain is expensive. The dollar pound conversion does not work in favor of Americans and things like food and toiletries will cost a bit more. Account for this, and remember ONE POUND DOES NOT EQUAL ONE DOLLAR |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go for a full year not just a term |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
End of the Roman World - Transformations of the Year 600 |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Guy Halsall |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Quite possibly the best class I have ever taken. Lectures were easy to follow but had depth and added to the readings. Discussions helped me to broaden my understanding of Late Antiquity and ask the right historical and archaeological questions. Assessed by two essays, one middle of the course and one due a month after it had ended. Kudos to Guy Halsall, excellent lecturer and discussion leader |
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The Hundred Years War |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Craig Taylor |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Excellent course. Stressed a core question of "WHY was the hundred years war happening and WHAT did the combatants hope to accomplish"throughout the course. Explored tactical, strategic, social, economic and political lenses through which to view England and France from 1337-1453. Learned OODLES about late medieval warfare, the role of chivalry, peasants, dynastic and political concerns, and more. Craig is a great lecturer, Erika leads a great discussion |
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