Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I love Brighton Past Review

By (Radio, Television, and Digital Communication., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/15/2014 to 12/19/2014 with

University of Sussex: Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile. I understand more about myself and have grown up. I know I want to travel more and find a career path in England.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 300 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Know what you can spend before you go

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The culture of Brighton/England
  • The people
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • The accommodations/kitchens
  • More insight on what to expect
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the accommodations were mostly for newer/fresher students. Wish I was with older more mature ones.