Studying abroad in England was life changing. Past Review
By Michael S (Environmental Science., St. Cloud State University) for
St. Cloud State University: Alnwick - St. Cloud in England
Yes, I see the world from a new perspective and outside the American lifestyle.
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. |
Good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Social Sciences teacher was awesome. History teacher was lacking..... spirit and color. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Wasn't bad, but could use major improvements. Internet was only reachable in library and 1 or 2 rooms. |
| * Food: |
Variety was minimal. Quality was average. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great fun. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Felt safe at all times, no problems with health that I noticed. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | A lot... |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Recreational use and travel. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Careful with your money, but not too careful. Do things that you would never do at home. Be smart in decision making, but don't let it stop you from experiencing. There is a fine line. |
