Promise to myself: Go back to the UK many times in the future. Past Review
By A student () for
Swansea University: Swansea - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes. I gained friends that I will never forget. I will go back to see them and they are planning to come see me! I am forever grateful for the experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The system there is more based on an individual level. I was expected to do more on my own without being told. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I learned so much about the culture. My expectations were succeeded and it was helpful to live with students. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Go to tesco and cook for yourself and housemates. It helps to share :) |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Trips to Europe were unforgettable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Received emails about any crime but overall, Swansea was a very peaceful city. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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* 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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Make the most of it. Do all that you can and TRAVEL! |
