We had the most amazing group of students - couldn't have been a better trip! Past Review

By (Educational Leadership and Organizational Development, Western Kentucky University) - abroad from 12/26/2015 to 01/08/2016 with

CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad): London & Dublin - Two Capitals: London & Dublin Winter Intersession

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A very good comparison of health care systems and nursing education in England and Ireland compared with the US

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Personal Information

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

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

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* 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

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the healthcare facilities we visited
  • the CCSA excursions as a bigger group
  • all of the sites to see in both London and Dublin
* What could be improved?
  • nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing - I was very prepared and there were no supririses

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

CCSA London/Dublin

Course Department: Nursing Healthcare Administration Gerontology
Instructor: Dr. Bormann
Instruction Language: English
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