England is my new future home. Past Review
By Samantha F (Political Science, Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway) for
University of Sussex: Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Going abroad had made me grow as a person and become more independent. Traveling to a different country without knowing anybody was extremely intimidating. I never thought I could go somewhere for a month by myself to an international university, and now I am going away to Japan in May for another amazing experience!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Awesome! Professor was engaging and just as interested about the American political system as we were about the Parliamentary system. The grading is different, but was transferred over to RU grading system. No tests, all engaging discussions. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Program size was about 500; no prior knowledge to the university but the staff was extremely helpful and it was easy to navigate my way around by the first week. |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Visiting Bathe and Stonehenge was amazing! School provided fun field trips to see broadway plays, wineries, etc. |
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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 |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Travel as much as you can! There is so much beauty in the world that I can only experience when I researched and traveled around Europe! |
