Bristol, England - You have to experience it yourself Past Review
By Eric L (Marketing., Illinois State University) for
University of the West of England: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Best experience of my life. Made me appreciate how great America is.
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. |
I liked having a more open-ended classroom setting. Having group discussions were educational and enjoyable. I loved having one big prject opposed to having homework and tests. Learning how students in another country live and learn was a great experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very helpful and caring throughout the trip. Do not have any real weaknesses to address. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was fantastic. We had a nice house in a nice neighborhood. |
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Provide a lunch meal plan for students. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Bristol was a great, young, and happening place to study abroad. I highly suggest it. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Bristol was generally a very safe city, my roomate getting spit on by a bum was the worst encounter we had. |
| 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? | 500 dollars a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | How much money food costs, bring lots of money |
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 |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Study Abroad! You will not regret it |
