Most Life Changing TIme of My Life. Past Review
By A student (Business Management, University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 01/04/2013 to 05/31/2013 with
University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned that there is so much more of the world to see! It was definitely worthwhile.
Review Photos
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
|
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There is no homework, but the final exams are 70% of your grade. The exams are made up of typically 3 essays which is different than what I am use to. |
|
* 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? |
I was sick numerous times while abroad. I spent probably a total of about 3 weeks solid in bed. One time I had strep and the clinic at the university prescribed me the wrong antibiotics. The pharmacy people were very nice though! |
| * 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) |
|
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | probably about 125-250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make dinners with friends! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| 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? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That everyone travelled during our Easter Break. |
