Exploring the grand land of England. Past Review

By (Mass Communications, University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 09/15/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was the most grand experience, wonderful to see the world and I have seen so much more of the world then before which is priceless.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Mary and Becca are phenomenal, very wonderful people.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Kitchen lacked in much appliances, but was great to have your own room and bathroom and they provided bedding which was a great help.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The dorm set up is all exchange students so you don't get much interaction in the dorms with the local students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no health issues.

* Safety:

Brighton felt very safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

England was very expensive.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 +
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try splitting as much costs with others.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • going abroad
  • mary and becca
  • own rooms
* What could be improved?
  • Kitchen (smelled bad)
  • class difficultly should be rated better
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish i had been better prepared with electronics, buying the correct plug converters and voltage converters.