Enchanting England Past Review
By Kim W (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/28/2013 to 12/21/2013 with
University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College
It was very worthwhile, and I would go abroad again, but I would pick a different program that allowed me to experience more of the culture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was great and you really get to know the information, but it is a lot to remember. For the amount of information you are exposed to is not the amount of information you retain. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration is alright, but the staff at Harlaxton are really the ones who help you and are the ones who seem to genuinely care. THEY are the ones you will find that you have long conversations with! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived outside the manor in the carriage house. I was an RA and my room was above the broilers, so I dealt with dead flies, ladybugs, and the heat as well as walking outside to get to class. |
| * Food: |
It is not suitable for vegetarians, unless you really like eating the fungus quorn. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I participated in the meet-a-family program. BEST decision I made! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The nurse is okay. The health care system there sucks. |
| * Safety: |
Other than walking outside at night to my dorm, it was really safe! Security always had your back! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | 75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | PLAN ahead. Shop at grocery stores. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How easy it is to meet people from all walks of life. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
