Unforgettable, exciting, life changing Past Review
By Joseph Sawan (Providence College) - abroad from 06/20/2016 to 07/08/2016 with
University of Westminster: London - Summer School
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to navigate a new city and adapt to a new culture. Very much worthwhile.
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. |
Pretty easy but informational and interesting |
* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Had a blast! |
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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Buy groceries and make your own food as much as possible |
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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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes 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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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't stress yourself out, you'll make new friends there and have a blast. It will go by very quickly. |
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