Once in a lifetime experience, 8 countries, 4 months, endless memories. Past Review
By Mary Daly (Nichols College) - abroad from 01/12/2016 to 05/01/2016 with
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was definitely worth while. I had opportunities I never would've had if I didn't go abroad. I got to experience and see cultures in ways I never would've imagined. I learned a lot about other people and interacting with them, as well as cultural boundaries.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I really enjoyed the engagement and different diversity that was seen even in my courses. I enjoyed how the courses allowed me to understand London and what Europe has to offer. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were very beneficial and helpful with certain courses that I needed. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I really liked how everything was connected and I could easily get to all of my classes. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everyone was welcoming, they allowed me to fully immerse in the culture and get the best experience I could. |
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The security and RA's really made me feel safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would 100% choose the same program and do it all over again. I loved learning about other cultures wherever I wanted, it helped me to learn more about myself as well. |
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) |
I had money saved, so I was able to do everything I wanted to during the program. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Select a certain amount you want as an end result before you leave for your trip. From there, divide it by the amount of pay checks you will get, and put that amount of money into a separate bank account, so you don't touch it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I know now that regardless of what you wanna do, you need to do it. Find out more about yourself, and don't be afraid to take chances, do things you never would've imagined. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
