Leicester: Most Amazing Experience of my Life Past Review
By Brittany C (Insurance., Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being abroad opened my eyes to what the whole world has to offer. It makes you a more well rounded person. I am positive that I will go back one day, and I now want a job that includes international travel. I still have a lot more of the world to see and this experience has influenced me to know that it is possible and I will be back.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
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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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It's worth the money to spend if you are travelling outside of your abroad university and it is worth it to experience the culture. Sometimes just think twice about whether you will really need something in the future and try and not eat out all of the time. |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be prepared to do a lot of independent study and to write essays. Your grades are based off of essays, so if you are not interested in this then I would not recommend it. However, I am not an amazing essay writer and it is manageable to complete. |
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