my favorite semester of college so far Past Review
By Carlie R (film and communications, Pace University) - abroad from 08/27/2014 to 12/13/2014 with
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot about myself living in a new country and became passionate about traveling and new cultures
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
overall, I enjoyed that most classes encouraged group projects and presentations rather than intense tests or pop quizzes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
although I never went, the study abroad office was always open the orientation and monthly events were very helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I asked to live with one of my roommates and although we weren't 100% comparable, that was ultimately my own fault. |
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I am a vegetarian and options were lacking |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
traveling made budgeting a little harder, and tough conversion rates |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | maybe £60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | make a budget of how much to spend each week and save a big chunk for traveling |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I didn't take any language courses |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I went to London and came from America but overall I would say try to speak the language as much as possible or learn if you're traveling |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | it's okay not to bring a lot of clothes- you'll buy more |
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. |
