A fantastic, friend-making, world view-expanding, fun and priceless experience Past Review

By lauren.lehmann.73 (Western Washington University) - abroad from 09/24/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

University of Hull: Hull - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

My experience abroad was very worthwhile. I learned what it is like to live in a country other than the United States. I learned that people are people no matter thier culture, both in a positive and a negative way. I was more inspired to be more creative just by being in a different setting. I feel more free and able to accomplish my dreams and goals now that I have accomplished my goal to study abroad and now that my experience abroad has taught me more about the world and the opportunities out there.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:	On campus dining was pretty terrible. They didn't have many options and what options they did have were bland. Sometimes the meat was undercooked and caused stomache aches.
* 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)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	$30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	I reccommend shopping at money saving shops such as pound world, iceland or poundland.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component?	No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university?	Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Local Students
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?	10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	People I got to meet Classes I got to take Places I got to explore
* What could be improved?	on campus dining availability of host university's administration BEFORE the student arrives clearer requirements and steps to take from the host university prior to the student's arrival
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	I wish I knew that British food was not going to be as varied and good as American food, just so I could have been better prepared.

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 Networker An 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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	3D Design
Course Department:	Department of Arts and New Media
Instructor:	Robert Consoli
Instruction Language:	English
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