england, watch out for chavs Past Review
By sarah l (anthropology, Hamline University) for
Hamline University: York - University of York
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really liked my internship, I did not like the university. it was a mess. verified my academic intrests.
Personal Information
If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | YORK UNIVERSITY |
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
EASY. placed in freshman class, didnt mind cause i had a good time |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
ICK |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
no one has guns. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* 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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | bus fair gets really exspenisive, should have bought a bus pass |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | junior |
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | dont date the locals. |
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