Exploring the grand land of England. Past Review
By Dana S (Mass Communications, University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 09/15/2012 to 12/14/2012 with
University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was the most grand experience, wonderful to see the world and I have seen so much more of the world then before which is priceless.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Mary and Becca are phenomenal, very wonderful people. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Kitchen lacked in much appliances, but was great to have your own room and bathroom and they provided bedding which was a great help. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The dorm set up is all exchange students so you don't get much interaction in the dorms with the local students. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no health issues. |
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Brighton felt very safe. |
| 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) |
England was very expensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 + |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try splitting as much costs with others. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish i had been better prepared with electronics, buying the correct plug converters and voltage converters. |
