I promise, we speak English in my country, too: An American in the English school system Past Review
By Kaitlin N (Bachelor of Science in Education, Illinois State University) for
University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It definitely made me want to travel more--leave the cornfields in Illinois a few more times.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
I lived with a vegetarian and am not vegetarian myself, so it made for some interesting meals. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
3 days in Paris was amazing!!! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | transportation fees were not something I was planning, though we were reimbursed by the university. |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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