Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Harlaxton was magical, the best four months of my life! Past Review

By (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 01/05/2015 to 04/23/2015 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there is more in life to appreciate and so many places to discover and explore! It was definitely worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

British Studies Experience course was pretty intense but doable! Be prepared to be engulfed in thousands of years of history!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived on the top floor of a beautiful castle and had an incredible view. It doesn't get any better than that!

* Food:

It is like everywhere else; cafeteria food... oh, and lots of potatoes!!!

* 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)

You just have to make sure you plan and really budget. Keep in mind the exchange rates!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 10 pounds, about $15. It just depends on how much you like to order take out!
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget and plan what you need to spend ahead of time. Exchange currency at the lowest rates.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Living in a castle
  • Meeting people from all around the U.S
  • Being immersed into the British culture
* What could be improved?
  • The time frame between the final exam and moving out
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To pack lighter because I definitely brought a bunch of souvenirs back!!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.