Past Review
By Jennifer B (Math, Clark University) for
University of Sussex: Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Studying abroad helped open my eyes to other parts of the world. While I studying in England, I was able to backpack around Europe for a month, seeing many countries, learning all about their culture, people and history. Going abroad was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The school system in England is drastically different than that of the U.S. and I feel we were not fully prepared. There is far more independent work, less grades, and the grading system is completely different. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Clark made it clear that living in a foreign country would be a big change, but did not well inform us of how different the school system would be. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the dorms were pretty standard, though the kitchens were shared among the students on that floor and were thus always very messy. |
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Food in England is much different and takes some getting used to, but that's all part of the experience |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met tons of great people from all over the world. The school provided multiple social outings including pub-hops and outings to London and other areas of the U.K. |
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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) |
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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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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Going abroad was one of the best experiences of my entire life. While I wasn't a fan of the school itself, going abroad is not just about going to class. I got to travel around Europe and meet people from around the world, an experience I will never forget. |
