Summer trip of my life! Past Review
By A student (Elementary Education, University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 05/15/2015 to 06/23/2015 with
University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College
Everything. What didn't I learn?! I ended up learning a bunch about world religions through my academics, and I also learned a lot about myself and who I am as a person. Not to mention all of the different cultures I was able to experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a phenomenal experience with my class at Harlaxton College England. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very, very helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very nice, and great accommodations! Great Wi-fi too! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt extremely safe during the entirety of my trip abroad. |
| 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) |
For the most part everything was very reasonably priced. Besides paying for weekend trips, tourist attractions, food and travel it wasn't all that bad. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $350-400 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Book weekend trips prior to departure from the US |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 200 level class |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Emerge yourself in the culture! |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Get a credit card with a chip in it!!! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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. |
