Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

10/10 would definitely recommend! Past Review

By (Westminster College, UT) - abroad from 09/23/2016 to 06/06/2017 with

ISEP Exchange: Chester - Exchange Program at University of Chester

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Along with the self growth and independence from living alone in a different country I gained life-long friends in England (since leaving I've visited twice!)

Personal Information

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

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Class format was definitely different from the American style I was used to but were interesting and enjoyable. The work was rigorous but not overwhelmingly so.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

We did a couple international student "field trips" which was a fun way to see more parts of the country and meet other international students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved it! I lived in the student dorms with mostly other English students and felt completely immersed in the University and country.

* Food:

It was cafeteria food so not amazing, but also exactly what you would expect.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

This was one of the best part of the experiences for me.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I never had any healthcare experiences

* 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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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Full immersion
  • Chester the city
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would definitely recommend living in the dorms if possible

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.