Teaching in England: The Chance of a Lifetime! Past Review
By Elaine R (N/A, Illinois State University) for
University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
My experience abroad has completely changed the way I view the world. It has made me realize there is so much more out there. I really hope that I have more opportunities to travel now.
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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. |
In this program, we were required to complete all of the assignments for Illinois State University prior to leaving. Therefore, I felt like the workload was incredibly lighter once I was abroad. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I believe that they prepared me very well and I was ready for my trip when I got there. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a very welcoming home and safe neighborhood. My host family was very helpful and nice. |
| * Food: |
A few other students and I really enjoyed Wetherspoons in Eastbourne. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved the Paris trip!!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I hurt my foot one weekend and my host family took very good care of me. They made sure I saw the pharmacist and got the right kind of treatment. My program leaders stayed in contact with me until they knew I was better. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $50 per week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Remember that you are going to be abroad for a long time, so it is important to stretch your money as much as you can. I think a common mistake made is that you save so much money so you feel like you have a lot when you first get there and can go a little crazy spending it, but then run out very quickly. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Use all the time you can to go exploring and sight-seeing. There is so much to do and it is all really close to where you live! |
