Past Review
By Jaclyn J (History and Sociology, Hamline University) for
Hamline University: York - University of York
I enjoyed it. Hamline prepared me so well during my class with Susie Steinbach about how to travel in England and what to expect. I gained confidence and independence through my experiences at my internship, class and travels.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of York |
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was just a very different program which I didn't really care for. But I am very pleased I did get to expereience a different educational system. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everything was fine at Hamline, but because the program is so new to the University of York, a lot of staff at the University didn't understand our program or could help us with questions. The International office and departments were great though. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Lived in a single room with a sink in Halifax college and then moved into James college at the start of term. <br /><br /> James college was fantastic and I really loved living there. My English housemates were lovely. |
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It wasn't a buffet style and they restricted you alot on your choices, but it was so nice not to have to buy food since it was so expensive to eat out/buy groceries. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved traveling around the U.K. and Europe- please take as many opportunities as you can to travel, that is what made my study abroad experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe in York and if I had questions about health the university of York directed me to where I needed to go most of the time. |
| 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? | I tried to do 50 pounds a week but I bought a lot of gifts and traveled a lot. Just know your budget and map it out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Train tickets can be expensive so book them in advance. Go around to all the clothes stores and see the differences in prices so you know where the best deals are. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
They spoke English. It wasn't an issue. |
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? | Travel and get out of your comfort zone- you'll get some great memories and experiences! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Kingship, Crisis and Rule in Medevial England |
| Course Department: | History Department |
| Instructor: | Sethina Watson |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | A great course with a lively professor. Not very challenging, but very fasinating. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No, everything transfers to Hamline. |
