Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exchange Program at Nottingham Past Review

By (Economics., Middlebury College) for

University of Nottingham: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I saw a lot of cities and enjoyed being in England.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The British teaching method did not help me learn much. I am not fond of having only ONE exam at the end of a semester. There was no graded courseword over the course of the semester, which totally destroyed my work ethic.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Even though they are a big university, they pais special attention to all the exchange students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was in the university campus. Therefore, the security was good.

* Food:

The food was not at all satisfactory.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The orientation week was amazing.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It as OK even though I did not get a medical insurance from their national healthcare.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Social experience
* What could be improved?
  • The facilities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The social life is amazing but it is really hard to get used to their academic system.