Leicester: Small Town Feel With A Big City University Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The educational system in England is much more of a "learn it yourself" system. The instructors lecture, but it is up to you to actually learn and cover the material that will be on the exam. The grading system is also much stricter than it is in the United States.

On-site administration of your program

Throughout the time spent in Leicester I had many questions for the study abroad office and whenever I needed an answer I stopped into the office and they were available to answer my questions. They were very friendly and made sure my stay was acceptable.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Campus was 2 miles away but there was a very convenient bus service that took you to town and then to the city center. I loved the people in my block and we would go out together as a group to the bars and clubs on the weekends. I did need to buy some dishes and sliver ware, but only a little. There was a fridge, oven, and microwave in the shared kitchenette. I bought a towel there so as not to take up room in my suitcase. I did buy a duvet cover and pillowcase though it was not necessary as one was provided. This is not always the case, I just happened to have an ensuite bathroom and they provide linens.

I have dietary restrictions and was not overly thrilled with the food in the hall dining rooms. It was a lot of breaded chicken, breaded fish, and potatoes. There is a really great chinese buffet in the city center behind the High Cross Mall that is decent on price for some fantastic food.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Through the program I got to travel to Rome for a week. I loved it. Super informative, and you got to see not only the main tourist attractions in Rome, but also some of the historical sites around Rome that I might not have been able to see on my own. There was a 5 week spring break and I did a lot of traveling around Europe during that time, mostly on my own. It was a very unique experience and one that I suggest others take advantage of, either alone or with people. My program also arranged a London orientation for 3 days prior to arriving in Leicester so we could see some of the tourist sites in London.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

They have a good healthcare system in place. There are lots of pamphlets given to you at registration regarding everything from the common cold to meningitis. I did get sick due to wet weather conditions, but called the healthcare phone line and was given advice on how to get better. It almost seemed easier to access healthcare than at home because at home if I was sick I would have to call and make an appointment rather than just calling a hotline or putting my information online and having them call me.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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