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University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained more of a sense of the world as a whole and became a better global citizen. I also learned a lot about myself while abroad.

Review Photos

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College Photo

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.

I absolutely loved my classes abroad. I took a British Studies, elementary education, and photography course while in England. They were somewhat intense but they took into account that we traveled on the weekends.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived with 3 other girls and had to use a community bathroom for the first time ever. But it all went smoothly and my roommates are now my good friends!

* 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:

I always felt safe in England no matter where I was.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I was very nervous about studying abroad, but going with other Amerjcan students helped me to be more comfortable.

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)

I took out loans ahead of time so I didn't have to worry about money once I was abroad.

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • British Studies
  • The group travel
* What could be improved?
  • The onsite food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that everything would go smoothly. I worried a lot about bad things happening to me, but everything went perfect!

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.