Great and necessary experience! Past Review

By (Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities., San Jose State University) - abroad from 01/08/2012 to 07/06/2012 with

ISEP Exchange: Chester - Exchange Program at University of Chester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to depend on myself and to not let others see you as a weak person and to be open to trying new things.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • i liked that the ISEP program had many choice to choose from.
* What could be improved?
  • I feel there should be more meetings the semester before the students leave so that NO INFORMATION IS LEFT OUT
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A