Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Working and Playing Here and There at the University of East Anglia Past Review

By (Communications, Goucher College) for

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely, I wanted to stay for the year. I made many friends and saw places I would not have been able to see. I also really learned to budget and balance my money.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The professors and my advisor made me feel welcomed and comfortable. There were no trips since we did not have a Faculty Leader from our home institution.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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? $150 minimum
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? We had to buy our textbooks, pay for the gym, clubs, athletic insurence, orientation to the equipment in the gym, and transportation.

Language

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

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make sure you bring a cook book becasue you will not have a meal plan. Find lots of warm bedding becasue its really cold. Don't be afraid to ask for help, people are generall pretty happy to lend a hand. Get a work visa so you do not have to worry about money.