University of Brighton..Cheers! Past Review
By Jeremy G (Business Teacher Education, Illinois State University) for
University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It is always great to see the world in other viewpoints, It allows individuals to have better understandings of the world.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* 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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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We took field trips to so many different places: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bodium Castle, Beachy Head, etc. |
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* 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
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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? | I spent a total of around $1500 for 3 1/2 weeks in England, including weekend trips, a trip to ireland, food ( I ate out a lot), drinks, and souvenirs. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can always make more money in life, go enjoy the time you have in England and don't worry about spending too much. |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you want to do it, don't think twice. Just do it. |
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