Sports at Northumbria Past Review

By (Finance, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) for

Northumbria University: Newcastle Upon Tyne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Time of my life.

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.

Easy workload, no work during the semester for me at the business school. Only finals at the end of the semester. Mainly big lectures no matter what year you are in.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great advisor, limited course options however

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Needed to buy almost everything at Lovaine Flats. Small room, but relatively cheap.

* Food:

Different then America!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Sports and night life were awesome.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe, no health issues.

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?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Sports, people, nightlife
* What could be improved?
  • Academics
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Someone loving sports and a good time would find this place perfect.