Summer in Western England Past Review
By Lisa M (Finance and Financial Management Services., Illinois State University) for
University of the West of England: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was! Beautiful experience.
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. |
Professors were entertaining and offered a lot of insight |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Engaging lectures |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfied with my host family |
| * Food: |
Food tasted well, used a lot of mayo but a lot of fresh produce |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going to London |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Always felt safe |
| 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? | $1000 to $2000 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The conversion rate is awful. Don't spend so much in the beginning |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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