Bristol Study Abroad: A New Perspective On Life Past Review
By Bobby D (Marketing., Illinois State University) for
University of the West of England: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I believe I have more confidence in general now. I feel more comfortable being professional and feel more well rounded as an individual and business man. This trip has made me feel motivated to continue my academic plans.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of the West of England |
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Host families were awesome. Professors were well educated and lectures were proper. My expectations were exceeded. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Host family was very kind and in a nice neighborhood. Wireless internet available. All members of the family treated me properly. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Traveling on the weekends was a great opportunity. Our program includes an easy trip to London, which allows you to see many tremendous sites. A weekend in Dublin was very memorable. The concluding dinner in Belgium was a nice way to wrap up the trip. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Overall safety was good. Host families informed us of the one bad area to stay out of. |
| 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? | A lot more than you think you will. I guess about $100 on food per week. Another $100 dollars for admission fees for sites. $100 dollars for transportation to different countries. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Food is just expensive. Save money before you go on the trip, but while you are traveling is not the time to be frugal. Spend money on items you enjoy, but still be smart. |
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? |
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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? | Business students would benefit the most to this program. My advice for students would be do this program!!! Don't worry any apprehensions you have about this trip will be fine, so commit yourself to this program. Plan a lot! Once you are done planning and preparing-plan some more. And save lots and lots of money. |
