Bristol-Belgium Study Abroad was Life Changing! Past Review
By Nicole K (Marketing., 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! Im more independent and confident.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: Classes, teachers, host families, day trips, weekend trips Weaknesses: Transportation systems |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
LONDON WAS AWESOME |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Very safe! Bristol was great! |
| 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? | You spend a lot more than you think. Plan to bring at least $2,000 in spending money |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be very aware of the value of the dollar versus the pound |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Once in a lifetime opportunity to travel and get college credit. |
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