unreal, and life changing Past Review

By (Graphic Design., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/17/2012 to 08/02/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i gained an better concept of good design and huge exposure to famous artists and architecture. it was completely worthwhile!

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.

The inspiration and ideas were limitless so homework wasn't really hard because it was fun to be able to create things as we looked at other things

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 2000-3000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? steal food from the hostels if they have breakfast provided and eat it throughout the day

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • ART ART ART
  • great directors, very personable
  • food
* What could be improved?
  • abosolutely nothing
  • it was perfect
  • i'd go again in a heartbeat
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? i wish i had taken some art history classes beforehand