Newcastle: The Perfect Mix Past Review

By (University of New Hampshire) - abroad from 07/12/2018 to 12/01/2018 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Newcastle - University of Newcastle

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile! I gained confidence in my ability to travel and live on my own!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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 Education Abroad Network was super helpful in preparing to go abroad and throughout the trip! They were always just an email or call away with any questions I had whether it was how register for classes or how to take the train! Newcastle was a great location to study abroad because of the size of the City and access to activities and beaches.

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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? When saving, every time I wanted to eat out I would think about how I could be using that money to try a new food abroad, rather than the same old pizza!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Classes
  • University Clubs
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Transportation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the transportation system in the area.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.