University of Leicester Past Review
By Michael H (N/A, Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Gave a new perspective to world events and helped me appreciate the differences between cultures.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very little organization. Little to no communication between departments which made signing up for classes and ensuring credit would be given difficult. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Approximately 3500 dollars including the 5 week spring break. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bus pass may cost extra. |
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 |
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