Enjoyed every moment, good and bad! Past Review
By Abigael K (Philosophy., Berea College) - abroad from 09/22/2014 to 12/19/2014 with
USAC England: Bristol - Undergraduate Courses
I became more aware of international events, learned several delicious recipes, learned how to speak "proper" English, found a great balance between keeping my American culture and integrating in English culture, learned more about who I am as a person, was able to make new priorities, appreciated the architecture, and all in all found it very worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Bristol challenged my critical thinking and gave me new approaches instead of rote memorization. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I found private accommodation |
| * Food: |
Much healthier and still delicious |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My friends introduced me to traditionally British culture :) |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't get sick, but I would assume the care is good quality |
| * Safety: |
Never once felt nervous or uncomfortable. |
| 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) |
I had a strict budget, but ate well enough and was able to go out on excursions. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $80 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I found a friend and took turns buying food alternative weeks. That really helps! So I had enough left over for eating out once a week. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | About the culture in the US so I don't feel as ignorant when explaining my own culture to friends. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
