Student Teaching in England with the Eastbourne Project Past Review
By Amanda U (Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for
Study Abroad Programs in England
Yes definitely, learned about a whole new culture and brought back new perspectives on things in America.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Instead of taking courses we were teaching/observing. The teaching methods are more laid back. In Reception children learn through play rather than teacher directed lessons. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
n/a |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
My host family was amazing and my host mom was a great cook, never went hungry. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Bath/Stonehenge, Paris, Bodiam Castle |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I didn't really have any health issues abroad. The local healthcare system is quite different though than what we have at home. The city I lived in was very safe, I never felt threatened. Although, I still wouldn't recommend travelling alone at night. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | n/a |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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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