The UK is not that different. Past Review
By Jamie d (Biology, General., University of California - Riverside) for
University of Sussex: Brighton - International Summer School
Academically, I did not learn much. But, I feel like I grew personally. I was able to travel to other countries and experience being on my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were way smaller than expected around 15-20 students. The class felt like a discussion instead of a lecture. Additionally, there was a lot of group work. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program administration were other college students, so it was more relaxed and very fun. They were very knowledgeable about things to do over the weekends, where to get food, how to get around, etc. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was very cold despite the heater being on full blase. The showers were small. The provided bedding only included a pillow, a duvet, and a fitted sheet. The kitchen was communal, so it was only as clean as the people you lived with. Since I lived on campus, the classes were close. The nightlife was good. |
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There was a grocery store on campus, so that was helpful. However, every thing closes early including restaurants, so it was hard to find things to eat when you have a late night craving. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school provided many opportunities for us to experience the local culture. They held pub crawls, walking tours, tours of the country side, and trips into London to see a play or musical. They also offered trips to Paris, Stonehenge and Bath, and Brussels. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I did not get injured, and I felt very safe. The school gaves us the regular warnings about closing your windows before you leave your room, always locking the door, never prop doors open, and to not leave your things un attended. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Because the conversion rate was so high, are regular grocery trip cost me $40 and a meal usually cost me $20. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I did not expect laundry to be so expensive. It cost about $11 per load. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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