Past Review
By Siwen C (Economics., Wellesley College) for
University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was worthwhile from an academic standpoint, I learned a lot about European economics and improved my independent study skills. The social aspects weren't as colorful as I expected.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
lack of supervision and guidance, limited resources |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
not really flexible, no on site housing, inconvenient housing |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
apartment 15 min. bike ride from campus. Very segregated, no integration with student community. <br /><br /> the quality of housing was ok but it was not in the city center or with other students. We often felt very segregated. Transport was difficult without any vehicle (bike or taxi) |
| * Food: |
cooking took a lot of time, eating out was very expensive |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
lack of interaction with local students |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | a lot, approximately 150 pounds/week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | food is very expensive in England. |
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
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | make sure the host institution does not place you to an off campus housing |
