Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Newcastle Is The Best City For Students Past Review

By (Philosophy., The College of New Jersey) for

Northumbria University: Newcastle Upon Tyne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved learning how other cultures view Americans.

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.

The class structure was slightly different but easy enough to adapt to. I liked the small class sizes as well.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The support system was great. I especially liked the lunch we were taken to during the first week.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The dorm was very nice, all single rooms. I needed a duvet and cover, but not many other supplies.

* Food:

I would probably choose to forego the meal plan and cook my own meals. The vegetarian options were not great.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The social life was my favorite part.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I did not need any healthcare, and everything seemed safe to me.

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)

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I learned a lot about England, which I love.
* What could be improved?
  • Send more NU students abroad.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't be shy, go out and enjoy England.