Canterbury: The place to study abroad Past Review
By Brent F (History/Social Sciences as Teacher Education, Illinois State University) for
Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It helped me to gain a more objective view of things that are going on in America.
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. |
The entire grade is based one one or two papers, which can be stressful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were accessible and helpful. The program was not too big and my expectations were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I didn't have to buy many items to settle in, the location to the city was great. |
| * Food: |
They are very flexible with dietary restrictions here. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program set up several great events, like Thanksgiving. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
When I needed healthcare the program was entirely helpful. |
| 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? | About 25 pounds. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just make sure that you contact credit card companies about your trip ahead of time. |
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
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Travel as much as possible. The type of student that should come is one that can write a paper well. |
