This Experience Changed My Life Past Review
By Zoe Davis (University of Tennessee - Knoxville) - abroad from 07/07/2018 to 07/24/2020 with
University of Westminster: London - Summer School
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about how to interact with other cultures. I also learned a lot about myself and this experience really made me more comfortable with situations that are generally outside my comfort zone.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I fell in love with the city, the school and international travel in general. |
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? | 100 pounds |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I think the program did a great job of preparing me before I came, but I wish I would have known a little bit more about UK school culture. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
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