My Amazing Teaching Experience in England! Past Review

By (Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas., Illinois State University) - abroad from 02/22/2013 to 05/06/2013 with

University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was worth while and has helped me identify beneficial aspects of the English school system and integrate them into my teaching.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 125 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Use ATM machines and work with your banks instead of carrying a lot of money around. Plus it isn't as expensive as purchasing your money beforehand.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Field Trips
  • English Secondary School
  • Host Family
* What could be improved?
  • Too much additional work given in addition to completing livetext
  • ISU seemed slightly unorganized
  • Expectations from English supervisors
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Proper attire and content of teaching and teaching placement

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.