Study Abroad at UEA in Norfolk, England Past Review
By AmandaLee A (HISTORY., Clark University) for
University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
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
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were fascinating, challenging but not overwhelming. Only downside was grading scale. |
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* 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. |
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* 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. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My flatmates were incredible and truly made my study abroad experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Town was very safe, national healthcare was awesome. |
| 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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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | Go and do everything, see everything, completely immerse yourself. be open-minded and you will have an incredible time. |
