Life changing experiences around the world! Past Review
By Danielle B (Elementary and Special Education, University of Hartford) - abroad from 01/13/2015 to 05/09/2015 with
Regent’s University London: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I made a lot of friends and learned a lot about many different cultures. I had SO much fun traveling and experiencing a new culture! It was definitely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were academically rigorous and intense. The resources and support with classwork were not too strong. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There did not seem to be much, if any, administration. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
There was no heat or air conditioning, but the location of the campus was gorgeous and totally worth it!!! |
| * Food: |
There was Indian food served for a majority of the meals on campus. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
On campus we were surrounded by many Americans, but as I traveled throughout the country I really had the opportunity to immense myself in the culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The health insurance was confusing to me. |
| * Safety: |
I have never felt more safe in my entire life. |
| 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) |
Everything in London is SO expensive! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $350 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Use Ryanair and Easyjet to travel. Find cheap hostels. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I packed less and left more room in my bag to travel home after my semester abroad. I ended up shipping a lot of things home via Global Express. |
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. |
