Take England for All Its Worth Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Studying in Newcastle, England was a completely new and diverse experience. I feel the classes and learning opportunities were much more hands-on and the teachers were trusting in the student's independent study ability. There are both lectures and seminars, which are more beneficial for students so that they may learn and also discuss their understanding of what they learn. Everyone has a different learning style, so I giving students an opportunity to learn in several ways is helpful for both teachers and students.

On-site administration of your program

The only issue I had was with my finances. I do not live on campus at my home university, therefore I did not have a loan to cover payment for my accommodation abroad. I was unaware of these complications until I was abroad, which made it much more difficult to overcome my financial difficulties. However, I don't think it was anyone's fault but my own since I was unaware that it would be a problem.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Everything was beyond convenient and easy to access. Everyone at the university was more than welcome to help me out and give me directions and tips. Everything is extremely safe, there are always police around to help if you need it, and the locals are all very nice and helpful. There were stores only a five minute or less walk away that had everything you need from sheets to food to beauty products for great prices. Overall, it was the easiest move I've ever had.

The food was great and if you wanted a healthier selection they had vegetarian options or salad you could pre order. Wetherspoons was a hot spot, and there are all sorts of small cafes in the town center that are cheap and have amazing food. Not far away there is a small China Town with buffets, italian restaurants, and the cafes on campus are great too.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Everything is easy to access and close by. You could take a 30 minute metro ride to the beach, or take a bus to Durham, Scotland, or London. Everything was wonderful.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Everything was very safe, but as it is with anywhere you are, you should go out in groups, stick together, and don't put your drink down. I never had a problem, and there were always cops there to stop fights or any mischief that was going on. As far as safety at the university, my accommodation gave us safety talks and there are signs everywhere informing you of the safety procedures. Healthcare is easy to access and anyone will give you the assistance you need, whether its asking how to get somewhere or getting recommendations from others.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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• Local Students
• International Students
• Americans

• Everything, especially the people I met and the overall feel of Newcastle.

• I think it would be beneficial to help set international students up with a job while they are there if they need one. Something that is under the table and just a few hours a week to help them with spending money.