The most spontanious adventure any student could have ever experienced! Past Review
By Dustin T (Real Estate and Finance, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 01/23/2014 to 06/13/2014 with
University of Northern Iowa: Hull - Semester in England
I didn't go abroad to sit in the classroom, I went abroad to experience the world. And that is what I did! I visited 11 countries, took over 30 flights, 50 trains, and met people from all over the world! This experience was far beyond what I ever expected!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Hull offered many great class options to choose from. Although scheduling was not ideal, I was able to make out a schedule that worked well around weekend traveling. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The UofHull was moderately accommodating the days before classes, but did not have any means of communication throughout the semester. They assisted in scheduling classes, but very little later on. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The homes are typical student accommodations. Town houses with 5 students, two bath, one shower, kitchen and common space. I felt safe at all times and never worried about fire, theft, or assault. |
* Food: |
No food provided |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people of Hull and the surrounding areas are more than pleasant. It was the people that made my experience so wonderful! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I registered with a doctor, but never utilized their services. |
* Safety: |
Never at any point did I feel unsafe. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* 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) |
The exchange rate was far from in our favor, making living more expensive than expected. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150-250 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save as much as possible prior. Just remember you do not have to go out to eat every night, PB&Jelly is an okay meal! |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Be causious of the exchange rate. Start traveling the first weekend. Don't sit in your house, see the world. Experience the food, even if you cant pronounce it! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Introduction to Media |
Course Department: | Media and Film |
Instructor: | James Zborowski |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | The course in a whole was very interesting. Two main essays, one final exam, and 2 hours a week class time. Very manageable and recommended! |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Transferred back as general UNI credit as I did not need the course to satisfy any requirements. |
Course Name/Rating: |
Marketing |
Course Department: | Business |
Instructor: | Fannie Yeung |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | The class was more demanding than I expected it to be. The class was made up of a 1 hour tutorial, a 2.5 hour lecture, and a 2 hour seminar, weekly. The class was marked 50% on a group project and 50% on the final exam. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Transferred and satisfied for the Marketing class at UNI. |
Course Name/Rating: |
Incan, Aztec, and Mayan Cultures |
Course Department: | History |
Instructor: | Helen Fenwick |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Very low demanding course. Meets two days a week for 50 minutes. The only work for the class is two essays due at midterm and the end. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | Transferred and satisfied my Non-Western Civ LAC Requirement |