A fun and unique way travel and see the UK! Past Review
By Nicole B (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/19/2013 to 06/02/2013 with
University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone Sustainability in UK, Session 2
I learned how other cultures interact and it was very worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Everything went very smooth and I had a fantastic time! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The bed and breakfasts were great, but the hostels were different. Part of the traveling experience though |
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The food was okay, just blah, but all eatable! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were in some great small towns to really get the feel of the UK. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We had no issues |
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I never felt we were unsafe |
| 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) |
The UK is a little more expensive |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 250 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Since we went in may, it was a little cooler. I should have packed warmer |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
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. |
