You've Heard the Great Reviews of Studying Abroad--Come Make Your Own Memories! Past Review
By Emily M (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., University of Southern Maine) for
Keele University: Staffordshire - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, my study abroad experience was extremely worthwhile. I had a fantastic time and while I was nervous to go at first I am glad I took the leap. I found that studying abroad was not just something that I wanted to do but something that I needed.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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I didn't eat on campus very much. Every floor in the dorm had its own kitchen. I would go to the local food store and prepare meals in the dorm. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I found that perhaps from arriving mid semester or other factors (like having the same mindset of traveling everywhere we could in our limited time in England) that other international students and myself formed a group and interacted among ourselves. I went to England expecting to be immersed among British students but ended up hanging out with people from all over the globe. I had a great time with the other internationals, I met people that I still stay in touch with. |
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* Health Care:
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| 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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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I had a wonderful time abroad. I would recommend this program to any student that wishes to make studying abroad part of their college experience. Studying abroad opened my eyes to the world around me and I mark it as one of the best decisions of my life. |
