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Study Abroad at UEA in Norfolk, England Past Review

By (HISTORY., Clark University) for

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My study abroad experience was everything. It was good and bad, there were happy and sad times. It was not just study abroad, it was my life. I had an incredible time and will be friends with those I met for the rest of my life.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Spring 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes were fascinating, challenging but not overwhelming. Only downside was grading scale.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Had very little interaction with their program administration, which was fine as no support was needed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was fine, had to buy a few things but town was easily accessible and most items were relatively cheap.

* Food:

Had to cook for myself, but there were no preservatives in food so it was much healthier than the US.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My flatmates were incredible and truly made my study abroad experience.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Town was very safe, national healthcare was awesome.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

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
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Local Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go and do everything, see everything, completely immerse yourself. be open-minded and you will have an incredible time.