Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great semester in Norwich Past Review

By (Journalism., University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign) - abroad from 01/08/2014 to 06/08/2014 with

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was worthwhile. The most important things I learned came from my experiences talking with my new exchange friends and flatmates. Traveling was also an amazing opportunity. I also liked being integrated with the other English students for classes.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

UEA was less academically challenging than University of Illinois.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The study abroad office and HUB did a good job of being available.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in Suffolk Terrace and liked the location and my flatmates. The kitchen and bathrooms were often dirty though. Our cleaners were great, I think it was due to the other flatmates.

* Food:

There should be more food options available on campus. The first night the study abroad office should help the students get food. I, and others I met later, went the first night with no food and no knowledge of where to find food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It would've helped more if I joined a club or something.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have a health care experience.

* Safety:

Norwich seemed very safe. I never heard of any incidents.

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)

I found it hard not to spend a lot of money, but I like to do a lot of activities and go into town a lot.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Depending on the week, 100 pounds.

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Going to class and living with English students.
  • The opportunity to meet other exchange students.
  • Living in Norwich.
* What could be improved?
  • Provide more food and guidance on the first night.
  • More activities to meet English students on campus or locals.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much the bus fare should cost, how to cook, that you have to pay for sports park

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.