Experience of a lifetime Past Review
By Melanie D (Business management, University of Hartford) - abroad from 08/27/2014 to 12/14/2014 with
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
You learn a lot about yourself, your likes and dislikes, and you gain a lot of independence
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I took three business classes and one psychology course and didn't feel any were too rigorous. All classes had between 2-4 assignments for the whole semester. The classes were generally small and had a lot of other international students. Professors were always available when needed. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The inbound team was helpful and had a lot of programs to acclimate the American students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The dorms were nice and clean, they gave students new bed linens weekly |
| * Food: |
The food in the refectory was absolutely terrible!!! There were very few options and what there was was rarely satisfying |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school was very international but generally you stayed with Americans because the dorms were 90% Americans. Other than that we did spend a lot of time out and about in London trying local spots. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never had to see a doctor but I heard from other students that make an appointment was a hassle |
| * Safety: |
Campus access was restricted to staff and students and key card access was required at all entrances |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
2 London is very expensive and the exchange rate is terrible for Americans |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | apx $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | nope screw it! you only have this opportunity once in a life time so enjoy it! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how to better budget with exchange rates |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
