The best time at University of Worcester Past Review

By (Early Childhood Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for

University of Worcester: Worcester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes!

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.

large difference in teaching styles made it a little difficult to obtain the information. Less of a workload than at IUP. harder grading system

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

had difficulties with scheduling classes. Host university tried to remove me from a class 2 weeks late and I had to file a formal complaint with the students union to get placed back in to the module.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

food was a lot healthier because there are no preservatives

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The people in England are very friendly and made it easy to meet new people from all over the world. I traveled to Ireland on the week break that the University had.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe town and university

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)

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people that I met
* What could be improved?
  • The host university advisors
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? go for it!