Life in Leicester Past Review
By Chase M (Marketing/International Business, Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. I am way more confident, experienced, and accepting.
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. |
It was different than the United States in that there were not exams, but final papers in which all of our knowledge gained from the semester was tested. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt like my host school's administration was very professional. They were very helpful and knowledgeable. You could tell they had a lot of experience with international students. The only thing I would recommend for improvement would be the lack of organization during registration week. I don't understand why registration couldn't be done online? It was confusing and I ended up taking classes that I didn't really need. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a house. At first I was discouraged by the quality of the interior of the house, but by the end I loved it and wouldn't have had it any other way. I liked living in a co-ed environment and being with people from all over the world. |
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The food was okay - usually nothing special. One thing I did appreciate was the addition of a vegetarian option every night. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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? | We had a meal plan, so I didn't spend that much money on food. If you plan on traveling you will need a lot of money. The conversion rate to pounds or euros does not favor us as Americans. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There were no additional expenses. The conversion rate was a little bit of a surprise. If you have a low budget, try not to spend money on clothes or other unnecessary things. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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