England: Experiences to Last a Lifetime Past Review

By (Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for

University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained knowledge about England and Ireland.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I enjoyed the classes I was enrolled in. I learned a lot!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My expectations were met!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We lived with International Students and Americans.

* Food:

There were many dietary options. The food was great!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We went on many, great field trips!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in my host city. There were no issues.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

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

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

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Field Trips
* What could be improved?
  • N/A