Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Winchester: The greatest chapter of my life Past Review

By (Journalism, Eastern Illinois University) - abroad from 09/21/2015 to 12/12/2015 with

University of Winchester: Winchester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how it felt being so far away from family for an extended an]mount of time, how to budget money, which pub sold the cheapest drinks, I was shown a whole new side of the fashion world, and met some of the most interesting teachers and lecturers I have ever met.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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

I had the greatest time of my life. I met so many amazing people, was easily immersed into the culture, and I have returned already three times since my first visit.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Going out to eat can be done. Try sharing meals with friends. Even the cheapest pubs have the greatest food.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The classes were amazing
  • The friends I made will be life-long
  • The English culture
* What could be improved?
  • I cannot think of a thing.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That is was going to be the greatest experience of my life and to actually take a decent camera other than my iPhone.

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.