Eye-opening Past Review
By A student (English, Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/23/2018 to 12/06/2018 with
University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College
I learned a lot about a culture that is different than the US, and I learned things about myself. I gained new friends and experiences that I'll remember forever.
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. |
The classes are difficult but manageable. They have a lot of good academic resources like the library and the writing centre. |
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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? |
I did the meet a family program, which was really fun and helped with this. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
I really underestimated how much I would spend. I would recommend budgeting and planning ahead for weekend trips and other expenses. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew how much I would spend while I was there, and I wish I would have known how to plan for travel better. |
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 Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
