A brief glimpse of the world; 7 countries in 4 months. Past Review
By Brielle Brown (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/07/2017 with
University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College
A new version of self. A love of the world and a great sense of adventure. Maturity and the ability to adapt quickly.
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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. |
A chance to see the world |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Its what you make it. Its not just dropped off in the middle. It eases you in, so if you don't make an effort then you won't feel emerged. I made the best of it and was involved in all the programs, so it was great. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
the security guards were one of the best parts of harlaxton. They keep us safe but also feel like family. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I enjoyed making american friends and learning British culture while seeing the world on the weekends. |
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? | about $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Reach out to other students before you go and see if they have any things they can loan you or give you. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | this is more about traveling the world and not has much about British culture. |
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 NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
