Life changing! Past Review

By (Biology, General., University of California - Riverside) for

University of Sussex: Brighton - International Summer School

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

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

all class materials were provided or available at the library.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

good

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Try the dairy products

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Traveling was really fun

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It was safe

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? 160
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? There were a lot of time when we messed up on transportation and had to pay more than we expected

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The country
* What could be improved?
  • The information prior to leaving the states
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Traveling abroad is one of the greatest experiences of my life and I would do it again!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Abnormal and clinical psychology

Course Department:
Instructor: Sarah Marzillier
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was really challenging but interesting and informative
Credit Transfer Issues: