England Was Change That I Thought I Needed For Study Abroad But That I Actually Needed For My Life. Past Review
By Caitlin E (Psychology, Hamline University) for
Hamline University: York - University of York
I realized that the Unied States is not the center of the universe and that there is so much more out there and I now have the confidence to do that.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Cognitive Neuroscience |
| 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 classes were more difficult because they recquired more independent study and there weren't as many options, but I was happy to be able to experience British classes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There wasn't a lot of interaction between the administration and me. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing had adequate security and was on-campus and close to most things. It was a bit out of the way and wasn't connected to the rest of the college so we didn't get to participate in some of the activities that would have made socializing easier. |
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Not bad but it was the same thing every night in the dining hall. the kitchens were overcrowded. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
LONDON!!! |
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* Health Care:
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? |
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? | Around 100 pounds. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | dishes. food. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | If you think it's going to be uncomfortable and awkward, it will be. Do it anyway. Be brave. Say yes. |
