Past Review
By Zeltzyn S (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., New Mexico State University) for
University of Manchester: Manchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was worthwhile. The excursions were the best but I could have easily done that studying anywhere else in the UK.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Manchester |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was productive but not much different from the US. lots of private study time |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Organized but changedplans. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very old buildings, lots of doors which is common in the UK, convenient location near to campus |
| * Food: |
cafeteria food,always the same. When we went as part of the excrsions we did get to eat really nice food |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Since a large portion of the group came from the sameuniversitythere was a click.Hard to adapt |
| * Safety: |
Therewas only one incident but didnt makemefeel unsafe |
| 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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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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | itsreally expensive for what it is betterspend a whole year or a semesterfor that price |
