Past Review
By Bhaji I (Marketing., University of Southern Maine) for
Keele University: Staffordshire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I had a great, great time, but I would not do it over again because it felt like a prolonged vacation and getting back into "normal" American life was difficult.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Note, I entered the wrong information, it is not University of Maine, it is Keele University in England |
| 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. |
My experience was amazing, I got to meet a lot of new people and travel around Europe for a lot cheaper than I would have otherwise been able to. Keele academics on the other hand were not very good in comparison to American Universities, I feel like academics are around 5th priority on the totem pole. So if you are spending a semester abroad to eat bad food and party every day I would recommend Keele. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration at Keele were very helpful and they offered a lot of opportunities to travel within England with a student group. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in the cheapest dorm, Lindsay, which wasn't bad. I can confidently say I got what I paid for. |
| * Food: |
English food is not the best, but that is no surprise nor was I disappointed, just a few pounds heavier. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The English are really, really nice and sure know how to throw a good party. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was self induced sickness, so I cannot complain. |
| 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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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I just learned a few interesting English slang words. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring vitamins |
