Captivating Past Review
By Alex N (Loyola University Maryland) - abroad from 01/21/2013 to 06/06/2013 with
Loyola University Maryland: Newcastle upon Tyne -
I learned to live and adapt to a foreign environment. It forced me to step out of my comfort zone in order to make my time there worthwhile. I wished I chose to stay there for the year instead of a semester.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Most of the classes are intros, so the material is nothing new. If you do the independent work, you will do well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Fair demands of students |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
England is not known for their cuisine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It's on you on whether you want to integrate with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was never a time in which I did not feel unsafe in Newcastle. |
| 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) |
The conversion rate didn't help, it was difficult to budget. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100-150 pounds per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make a budget list and do research about the city. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew about the cost of living better before coming here. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
