Challenge, but you can have a lot of fun. Past Review
By A student () for
Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was a good experience. There are parts I would do over again but I would not regret it.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Some miscommunication here and there, but overall helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfying housing |
| * Food: |
Non issue. Grocery stores nearby, although expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Good experiences with other foreigners, definitely must take the time to talk to non american people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Felt completely safe, although in one instance where I was hospitalized it was difficult to manage insurance. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Learning host language was unnecessary, as most spoke good English already. Learning Swedish was more of an interest than a requirement |
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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have fun, expand beyond americans. |
