Leicester: Forever My Second Home Past Review

By (N/A, Illinois State University) for

ISA Study Abroad in London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I grew as a person and was educated on so many different cultures. It made me realize that there is so much of the world unseen and so much to gain from experiencing places around the world, and if I get the opportunity to go abroad again; I would do it in a heartbeat.

Personal Information

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

house

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? be prepared to spend a lot of money if you will be travelling through Europe.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it! Best experience of my life and you will come out of it more mature and ready for new adventures.