Brexit, Millsaps edition,. Past Review

By (Millsaps College) - abroad from 07/02/2016 to 07/16/2016 with

Millsaps College: Summer 2016 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
An idea of how the Brexit affected the economies, and an idea of how life is in the United Kingdom.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

I chose to stay in a vacant residence belonging to my cousin so, my experience was a little different. But, I spent a lot of time at the Goldsmid House and enjoyed it.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We were there for the Brexit and were briefed on the economic ramifications and how the Bank of England adjusted itself to go through the fluctuations of the pound sterling.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Experience
  • City
  • Class facilities
* What could be improved?
  • Duration of program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That i was going to experience the Brexit firsthand.