English accents are hard to get used to Past Review
By Michael A (Biology, General., SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Binghamton: Lancaster - Exchange & Study Abroad Program at Lancaster University
Great times. I had a lot of fun, made many great friends that I will visit again when I have the money.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a good time. It was great to study in a different country for the experience and to learn the culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The scheduling process was difficult and confusing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great <br /><br /> They were brand new |
| * Food: |
It was food. English food isn't that great to begin with. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school provides many opportunities for travel and such. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Health and safety were wonderful. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | A LOT OF MONEY! Like 200 pounds a week which is like $370 American. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Alcohol. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
It was English, I speak English. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Pack clothes better than I did. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Cell Biology |
| Course Department: | Biology 211 |
| Instructor: | Martin McAnish |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was relatively easy for a level 200 course. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I don't know yet because you haven't given me my grades. |
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Middle Eastern Studies |
| Course Department: | History 263? |
| Instructor: | Alex Metcalf |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Good times. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I don't know yet, you haven't given me my grades. |
| Course Name/Rating: |
Problems of Philosophy |
| Course Department: | Philosophy 200 |
| Instructor: | I don't remember |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It's a lot like Philosophy 100, lol. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | I don't know, you haven't given me my grades. |
