I wish I could go back!! Past Review
By A student (International and Intercultural Communication., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 01/09/2012 to 06/22/2012 with
University of Sussex: Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned so much about the british, about slang, and just making really close friends. I gained so much from this experience it is so hard to put into words. traveling around europe as a student is a once in a lifetime experience. It's not to be missed!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The school system in England is pretty different from here in the US. The only thing (for pretty much all my classes) that I was graded on was my final test/paper (meaning that was 100% of my grade). Since participation was not part of my grade, I found it hard at times to motivate myself to go to class. The professors however, expect you to fully participate and do all the readings assigned each week, so it's a balance you have to get used to. Basically you have to be very self motivated. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
When I first arrived at Sussex, I had no idea where I was suppose to go, and there was no one there to tell me. I wandered around the campus until I finally found someone who knew what I was suppose to do. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing I lived in (Park Village) was not the best but it was one of the lowest priced. However, my friend lived in Swanborough and that was some nice housing, but a lot more expensive. |
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Didn't really eat that much on campus, but the food in town was very good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
Europe is expensive, but if you budget your time, food and alcohol correctly, then you will be fine. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $60 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | just go with them flow! sometimes things don't work out exactly as planned, but you get awesome new experiences that you would not have gotten if the plan was followed |
