Past Review

By (Chemistry, Pre-med, The University of Texas at Austin) for

IFSA: Brighton - University of Sussex

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was worthwhile. I have a different outlook on life and have gained more confidence in myself.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I learned alot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everything was very organized.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Norwich. A dorm is a dorm. It was clean and as loud as regular dorms. <br /><br /> A dorm is a dorm.

* Food:

There was no difference.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I enjoyed my new experiences.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The campus is safe.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you're a girl, be prepared to see alot of cute stuff for cheap. Although the cute clothing and accesaries are cheap, they all add up.

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?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring more money.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Introduction to Drawing

Course Department: IS 097
Instructor: Juliet Kac
Instruction Language: British English
Comments: This course was very challenging. The teacher pushed us beginners very hard and fast due to the lack of time. There was a field trip to the National Gallery in London, which was very instructional. I learned to look at paintings from a different perspective than I usually do. The teacher is always knowledgeable and well-prepared on the subject of art. I participated the same amount that I would have at my home institution.
Credit Transfer Issues: n/a
Course Name/Rating:

Creative Writing of Myths and Legends

Course Department: IS 054
Instructor: Richard Crane
Instruction Language: British English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: