Leicester: Most Changing Experience Past Review
By Melissa Z (Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication., Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. I grew up a lot, but I wish I was in a bigger city with more to do.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Very different curriculum from the US. Sort of hard to adapt to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Expectations met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Very bland but interesting. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
London Tour |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe except it was a 45 min. walk from campus, therefore if you were at the library till midnight you need to take a taxi back because bus stops running at 11pm. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget wisely. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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