Multiculturalisation Past Review
By A student (Erasmus Student Exchange) - abroad from 09/03/2015 to 05/24/2016 with
University of Dundee: Dundee - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned a lot from different experiences I had to go through on my own, such as medical and legal issues. I also improved my English and my cultural awareness also increased after meeting people of so many different places around the world. It was definitely worthwhile.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The landlord of the first house I stayed in was a nice person but there were too many rules and I wasn't allowed to even bring people to the house; it felt like I was a guest rather than a tenant and I never felt like at home. Also, there were some missunderstandings between the landlord and me regarding the law that regulates tenancies, therefore I recomment people to check that. The second house I stayed in was completely different and the landlady was responsive and lovely. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
A rush suddenly appeared all over my skin and I had to attend to the local healthcare system, a small medical centre. It was quite frustrating initially because it wasn't clear what it was and the nurse was sure that it was chicken pox; even though the results were negative for that. Furthermore, I got another test for chicken pox and they ended up not carrying out the test because the labs didn't find it apropriate to make the same test twice. Finally after insisting I was attended by a doctor that couldn't either tell what I had after a biopsy. |
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| 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
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | C1 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Get mixed with people of different origins from yourself. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Check the distance from your accommodation to your university or college as well as the path; since the first house I stayed in was 25 minutes walking from my university and I had to climb everyday to go back home. It is a good idea to use Google Maps to check whether there's a climb and what kind of streets you will have to walk through. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
