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By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 11/22/2019 to 12/06/2019 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Going Global: Creating Communities and Experiences for SFA’s Clinical Teachers

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile because I got to see the differences and similarities between the educations systems and classrooms of London and America.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The amount of cultural and local experiences I got while in London and Paris is something that was so amazing to be a part of. I would definitely do this program again because the professor was amazing and well informed about the areas, and the experience with the locals and the schools was so amazing.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? For 2 weeks, I spent 300 pounds and a little over $200.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you take at least $300 pounds and $200 Euros with you to London. It's better to already have the money on you then to wait till London or Paris to exchange the money. It's also a lot cheaper and a stress reliever. Also buy lunch from the grocery store and save your money for better things like eating at restaurants or cool sightseeing trips like the Tower of London or the London Eye.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The exploring of London and Paris.
  • Seeing all the major sights of London and Paris.
  • Being around the locals and getting to know them.
* What could be improved?
  • Knowing where some good places to eat are.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have known to bring some nose medicine and Advil because due to the cold weather your nose will constantly be runny and the amount of walking will hurt your feet even if you do bring appropriate walking shoes.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.