Best experience of my life. Being independent in another country for 3 months will build confidence. Past Review
By Kevin P (Finance and Financial Management Services., Illinois State University) for
Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Gained much knowledge of the world and people in it. Learned to mature and grow quickly.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Orientation at the host was very helpful but registration took a bit to long and did not seem organized. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very safe neighborhood, police station right next to dorm. Very close to Library and town. |
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Subway, Chinese restaurant near Vernon Place, Jolly Sailor, Buttermakers |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Atmosphere of the pubs. Traveling into London and other countries around Europe at any given time throughout the weekends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Had no ideas where to go if I got sick. |
| 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? | Varied every week, mostly 30 pounds. If travel much will not need to buy as much food. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy Big and Cheap. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Feel free to try every opportunity given to oneself. Just because abroad doesn't mean everything one could want will be reached. |
