Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

HARLAXTON MANOR!!! I LOVE YOU!!! Past Review

By (Psychology, Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 01/09/2019 to 04/25/2019 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 you can never expect other places to be how you think it will be. Each place is different and unique.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The program had a great British Experience class and my art professor was amazing! I had one issue with one professor that told a bunch of people that he did not like me, but other than that I loved it!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was amazing and always wanted to have fun but made sure that nobody got hurt and that everyone was being responsible.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I mean how upset could you be living in a CASTLE?! The only thing that I would change is being able to control the temperature in the rooms because it would be freezing cold most of the time.

* Food:

Food was pretty good and we got the chance to try food that we wouldn't normally eat in America but that was nice. Some meals were a little too different and breakfast wasn't always served so the only option for breakfast was cereal or toast.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Grantham is such a great place because there are so many things you can do during the day and at night!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

If we got sick we could go to the nurse but she wouldn't really be able to prescribe anything. We could go to the doctor but that would mean paying for a taxi there and back, but the doctor was free.

* Safety:

I never once thought something bad was going to happen to me! The environment just feels really friendly and welcoming.

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

There were a few ups and downs but nothing is ever perfect. I got to have a great experience and make a few friends that will last a lifetime.

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)

It was pretty easy to have a budget and keep up with it, the only hard part was figuring out a limit at the pubs.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 0-15 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you figure out just how much you want to spend in a certain week or at a certain place and plan ahead so you never run out and you always have Emergancy money in case something happens.

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
  • Other
* 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?
  • The people
  • The manor
  • The city
* What could be improved?
  • A/C/Heater
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I did way too much research before going abroad and Harlaxton sent us emails with information on how to better prepare to be abroad.

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.