Great academic year- more than I expected! Past Review
By calyssa.erb (University of Western Ontario) - abroad from 09/18/2013 to 06/06/2014 with
University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I have gained so many skills and friendships while abroad. I am so glad I had the opportunity to have this experience. I've been able to feel more confident with myself and my ability to work through challenging situations. Norwich always surprised me with the amount of events that took place during the time I was here, and it was fantastic being so close to London. I've been able to participate in community events that related to my degree, and that I feel enriched my perspective on future goals.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Fewer courses but more reading. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I found the University Village, while a bit far from main campus accommodations, fantastic as a study abroad student. It's close to a laundrette, multiple grocery stores, and only a few minutes walk from the Sports Park and main campus. |
| * Food: |
Once I found out where to get food, it was relatively easy and cheap to get food. Options for delivery also help to save time and money, but it is very easy to spend a lot on eating out or eating on campus. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Easy to set up appointments and get registered. Physical and mental health both were fairly accessible. |
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| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Approximately 100-200$CAD a week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take advantage of sales; try and split costs with other students. |
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
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known how quickly it would go by and to take more advantage of being in a new place. I also wish I had known more resources for adjusting to a different academic experience. |
