Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I became a Liverpoolian and loved it! Past Review

By (Theatre, Cardinal Stritch University) for

Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was the best experience I have ever taken in my life. I would do it a million more times if I could. Take the good with the bad.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I felt that the grading system was a bit unfair, only because prior to the class and grading experience, I was not informed on how the system worked. And they way the professors graded was very biased and based on their own views and opinions.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were very helpful and made sure that we knew where and when we could reach them. Some of the staff would give the wrong directional info.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I wish I knew how far from the university the place I was living was. the university did not mention that to me. However, the people who worked there are amazingly friendly and highly helpful. I highly recommend Aigburth park. It was also a really great place to meet other americans, international students, and locals.

* Food:

I loved all the food. Especially chips cheese and gravy

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

When I went to Lake District and I climbed my first mountain ever! Also when I went to different countries and did some site seeing.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe walking in the dark by myself. though that rarely happened. anything can happen anywhere, but i feel there was less crime in my location than here at home.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about 100 to 150 dollars a week for food, night life, and travel. Budgeting is the key. Make sure you plan out grocery, shopping, travel, and night life each week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? write out how much you need to spend on necessary items. then budget from whats left over.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Meeting so many people
* What could be improved?
  • Don't treat the student's like they are international. Make them feel as welcomed as you would a regular student.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

shakespeare practically
Course Department:
Instructor: david crilly
Instruction Language: british
Comments: it was challenging, but at the same time the professor was very condescending.
Credit Transfer Issues: no, but it took a really long time to receive them.
Course Name/Rating:

themes in the philosophy of religion
Course Department:
Instructor: steven shakespeare
Instruction Language: british
Comments: I did not like this class at all. The professor had unfair grading, and the class was mainly based on christianity and it was supposed to be on many different religions.
Credit Transfer Issues: my final grades have not been mailed yet.
Course Name/Rating:

fascism and dictatorship
Course Department:
Instructor: guy tourlamain
Instruction Language: british
Comments: I really enjoyed this class because the professor made sure that not only th students views and opinions were important to be heard, and he had a very good teaching style by making the students become involved in the lesson and showing us how the lesson related to current issues.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not yet received my credits
Course Name/Rating:

theatre praxis
Course Department:
Instructor: gary anderson
Instruction Language: irish
Comments: I felt this course was very easy. I do feel the professor was very good because he made sure I understood what was going on and tried to help me undertsand the system.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have not received my final grades yet.