Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun, thrilling and generally a great experience that I will always remember. Past Review

By (Film Studies, Curtin University) - abroad from 09/03/2013 to 12/23/2013 with

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Incredible teachers that gave me a whole new out look to my studies who were very supportive and knowledgable

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.

Great tutors very helpful

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The location was great on Norfolk Terrace however every room in the flat either had the pluming burst or an electrical fault.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try not to use cash, getting money out of an ATM cost me a fortune due to exchange rates/ withdrawal fees/ international banking fees. Or if you do get money out get a decent amount out at a time to last you.

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • the small classes
  • great location
  • fantastic people
* What could be improved?
  • Stop Uni accounts expiring before students have received their results, making it impossible to contact their lectures about results.
  • Faster results email them do not snail mail them, My course finished in December and I was not sent my results until May! and therefore missed my graduation at home.
  • A proper academic record should be sent, something that looks a little more official than a print out on a folded up A4 sheet of paper that looks like I made it up.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To notify my home bank before leaving! The first time I used my bank card oversea they thought someone scamming money and cancelled the card! The only way to verify my identity was to send a text from the registered SIM number. I had left my SIM card at home to prevent myself losing it. That was really though and I wish I'd known to contact my bank before travelling.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.