A Wonderful Year in a Beautiful City July 24, 2023
By A student (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/05/2023 to 06/23/2023 with
University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to write a dissertation, how to work with academics one-on-one, and how to live more independently.
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. |
The program was academically rigorous with the opportunity to work with amazing supervisors on interesting coursework. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My initial living arrangements were not ideal, but the program moved me somewhere much better for my second semester. |
* Food: |
The food was good and excellent value. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The NHS is difficult. |
* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really enjoyed the program. |
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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 100$ |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget |
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? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
* 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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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? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The NHS is difficult to use. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |