Study Abroad at Keele University Past Review
By Sarah P (AYA Integrated Math Education, Bowling Green State University) for
Keele University: Staffordshire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
stay on top of classwork so you can go travel and enjoy your weekends/days off.
Personal Information
| 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. |
There was a lot more reading required for classes, but fewer assignments. The grade was given based on either one major paper, or a smaller paper and a comprehensive exam. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
faculty provided helpful support |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I needed cookware, but there was a "pots and pans giveaway" where we could acquire items left by previous study abroad students. |
| * Food: |
learn to cook. it's expensive to buy pre-made meals or take-away all the time. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
days trips to Chester, York, Liverpool, Cardiff, and were cheap and well worth it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe walking around campus at night. Did not have experiences with healthcare needs. |
| 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 don't remember exactly, but I think it was about $35 per week. Avoid shopping at the Select & Saves on campus if you can help it. Items are much cheaper at an actual grocery store. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Housing deposit that you get back after you come back to the US |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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