Rewarding and amazing experience! No regrets choosing to study abroad in the UK! Past Review

By Kelsey P (Business Administration, University of California - Riverside) for

University of Sussex: Brighton - International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Very worthwhile! I changed significantly yet for the best in the 2 short months I was abroad. I definitely want to find a job where I can travel often and continue to learn about the world around me.

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.	I loved the small class sizes of about 10 people. The workload was doable for the 4 week timeframe of each class. In addition, I feel that the group projects enhanced my learning as well as enabled me to meet people from different countries.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	The University of Sussex had a wonderful staff who were organized and prepared for our arrival to their university. Their student staff and trip facilitators did a great job! I loved all the trips I participated in and they really enhanced the quality of my study abroad experience.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:	On campus dining facilities were good. I liked that I became more independent since I learned to cook a little bit on my own. Quality/quantity of food good.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Trip to Paris was amazing, along with trips into London to see Buckingham Palace, houses of parliament, and a play at the Globe Theater! Other trips included going to see Stonehenge and Bath!
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	I always felt very safe in Brighton and on campus. Their security policies seemed very similar to what we have at UCR. I never needed healthcare while I was abroad so I cannot comment on that aspect.
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)