Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Solid academics, fantastic city Past Review

By (Creative Writing., Goucher College) - abroad from 01/03/2013 to 06/01/2013 with

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Taking advantage of school breaks to travel everywhere was the best part of my study abroad. I was able to actually see Britain, not just my dorm room. Those trips and the friends I made on them were life-changing.

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 coursework was rigorous but the concepts covered in seminar and lecture were understandable and interconnected

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was difficult connecting with students my own age as only first years live on campus, but the town is wonderful and easily accessible

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Chose to do a lot of traveling, so that got spendy, but the biggest issue was the conversion rates

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? There are student discounts on almost everything in Britain. Be sure to use them!

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • School calender - being able to travel
  • The creative writing department's reputation and studying with those professors
  • The city of Norwich is amazing
* What could be improved?
  • Difficulty getting into classes I wanted - only got one out of three
  • Orientation didn't include basics like getting mail
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would be living with first years and that I wouldn't get all of the classes I wanted. Having the exam schedule earlier would also help in booking plane tickets home

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!