Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

England: Same Same but different Past Review

By (Philosophy., Western Washington University) for

University of Hull: Hull - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
If I could go back and change my study abroad I would not have gone to england, I probably would have visited some other mainland european country as it would provide an easier access to other countries in addition to providing the language barrier which I probably would have actually enjoyed. Now that I have studied at hull, I have met students from all around the world and I really want to learn a second language which is part of the reason why I regret not going elsewhere. With that said, I came to europe hoping to get a lot of travel in and I certainly satisfied that desire as throughout the year I managed to get to Norway, Denmark, Uk, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Croatia, and Italy. I am already thinking about my possible future plans to go abroad again as I enjoyed traveling so much.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

I lived in a student house with a mixture of international and Domestic students.

* Food:

I lived in a house so you made your own food, which could be cheap and good if done properly.

* 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 never had any issues with health, there were always security guards keeping an eye on university houses. I felt very safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

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

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make sure and get out of Hull, there is alot too see around england and europe, and Hull does not give you a perfect cultural experience.