Canterbury: One of the Greatest Cities on Earth Past Review
By Matthew D (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Illinois State University) for
Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Being here did not chance my plans, but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. I learned a lot about my own country as well.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My workload wasn't bad at all. You are given plenty of time to do the work, and I ended up finishing a few weeks before anything was due. Grading system was normal because all of my professors told me what the American equivalent was. Teaching methods were good, but it was difficult to adjust to classes that were two hours long. It is hard to actively pay attention for two straight hours of lecture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of my professors were very knowledgeable, a few of them knew about the American education system, and this experience definitely met and blew away my expectations. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
We made our own food so everything was fine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
All of the events that are arranged by the university are incredible. They take you to a lot of places that you would want to see like London and Stonehenge. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
The town is very safe and I never felt like I was in any danger. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | It depends on if you go out or not. I personally didn't go out to clubs so I didn't end up spending that much money. Groceries are pretty cheap. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just be aware of the exchange rate. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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? | If you want to experience England and live in a town that is full of history and significance, then Canterbury should be your first choice. |
