Take Chances! Past Review

By (Communication Disorders, Communication Sciences, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 01/18/2015 to 05/19/2015 with

Bangor University: Wales - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot while studying abroad. This world is a magnificent place and I really hope that everybody gets a chance to explore it!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes are very different than how they are back home. In most classes you just have one big test at the end and that's it.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I strongly recommend living in the on campus accommodation! You'll meet some awesome people!

* Food:

There are no dining halls here!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The culture is very similar to back home. Although there are some language differences, for the most part it is very close.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

The dollar to pound conversion is really awful, but the food over here is fairly cheap! Just make sure you budget!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My new friends
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Advice before leaving
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I learned a lot about taking chances and saying yes to every opportunity that you get. You may only get once chance to study abroad or travel so I recommend you take advantage of it! And I promise you will learn a lot about yourself.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.