England was Alright Past Review

By (English Literature, Goucher College) for

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I think I learned to relax a little bit more.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: N/A
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.

AverageAverage

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Average

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Average Housing

* Food:

Very limited food on campus. Ate the same things almost every day.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My trip to Amsterdam with a group of fellow students was one particularly fun experience.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Never had any issues.

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? about 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Food is expensive. Prepare for that.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It'll be fun. Nothing to challenging. Good for any one.