Student teaching in England Past Review

By (Early Childhood, Illinois State University) for

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely, I learned so much, not just culturally but about myself as a teacher. I would highly recommend this program

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was very similar because we were in the schools and not in lecture halls.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I would have like to know what to pack, because I felt like i over packed on some things and didn't pack as much on others.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The for was great, our family fed us 3 meals a day

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Brighton provided field trips where the study abroad student s came along with, all of these were really enjoyable

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt unsafe

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You will travel more than anticipated. Spend money wisely, go easy at the beginning to make sure you have enough at the end of the trip as well

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Teaching style
  • Learning about other cultures
* What could be improved?
  • preparation for teaching there