Canterbury tales! Past Review
By Samantha N (Special Education, Illinois State University) for
Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
A bigger and better understanding of culture outside the USA.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Canterbury Christ Church University |
| 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. |
I loved the fact that they do not believe in busy work, however having only one paper for a class makes me nervous. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
It was a wonderful program. Everyone was always willing to help and got back to you very quickly! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in a house with about 30 other people. Each floor was divided into sections. I absolutely loved living there! |
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It's expensive shop with a list and stick too it! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Get to know other students in your classes, the experiences you have with them will be the most memorable of all! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I was sick for over a week there and they told me it would be super expensive to go to a doctor. I thought it was odd that they didnt have a medical center on campus... |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | anywhere from $40-200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Only bring as much money as you want to spend when you go out and don't bring out a debit or credit card. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Canterbury was amazing and I'm very upset that it is no longer a study abroad option through ISU! |
