London: Living the Dream Past Review
By Laura C (Health Promotion, University of Connecticut) for
UCONN: London - UCONN in London
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was honestly the best 4 months of my life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was the same due to the fact that it was UConn faculty led. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration could be more directly involved in the students lives. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Information given on where to shop and where to eat out. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Group trips |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Provided information on safety and where to go |
| 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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Try everything and anything. Don't hold back. Feel uncomfortable, and embrace the discomfort. Smile, laugh, eat, drink, and have no fear. |
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