Canterbury- I C4 Till I Die Past Review
By Sandra J (PSYCHOLOGY., Illinois State University) for
Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
The overall experience was wonderful, I learned a lot about myself and others.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Grading system is very different than American, also the fact that they have so little that goes into their overall grade is tough. I had taken a criminology class that was aimed towards 'seniors' in the major, and we were throw into it so quickly. The class was more of a review than a learning environment so I had no idea what was being talked about for most of the time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was very far from the library, about a 40 minute walk, which was rough (especially if your computer had just broken the day before the trip). It was not too bad from campus and nightlife, but it was definitely a good 20 minute walk. Our housemates were pretty great for the most part. There was some issues here and there but everyone got over it during 'house meetings'. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Carnage was a great social event, which consisted of a giant pub crawl throughout Canterbury. Also the field trip to Stonehenge was absolutely wonderful. |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | Probably about $100 dollars, if not more, a week. It was very expensive to live. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Being ripped off by companies, 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
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You view the world you live in as a different one when you know what else is out there. And when you start experiencing that beauty, you don't ever want it to end. |
