Wales: A Cultural Experience Past Review
By Rachel P (Marketing., Marywood University) for
University of Wales - Trinity Saint David: Carmarthen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, my experience was worthwhile, because I was able to experience a different culture and interact with people who had different perspectives which was enlightening and helpful.
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 the way that the final paper was based on applying what was learned in class to a company or situation. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The international office at Trinity is very good. They were always willing to help us with any problems or concerns that we might have. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My flat was close to my classes and dining facilities which was handy. I also enjoyed meeting and interacting with the other students who also lived in my flat. |
| * Food: |
The dinning hall provided a vegetarian option with for every meal, and cycled the meals so the food was different each morning and night. However, only breakfast and dinner on weekday s were included in the catered meal plan. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The international office took the international students on cultural excursions to many different parts of Wales, which was a nice way to sight see and experience the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The police came and told us about safety in Carmarthen, which is one of the safest cities in the United Kingdom. |
| 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? | About 10 pounds on food each week, so that I could eat lunch and each on the weekends. I brought most of the personal items that were small enough with me, so I didn't have to buy them there. I spent more when I was traveling or went out to eat at a restaurant. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I just tried to be as frugal as I could when buying food, while making healthy food choices that I could make in a microwave. |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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