Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Full Immersion in Norwich Past Review

By (University of Oregon) - abroad from 09/24/2012 to 05/31/2013 with

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about a new system of education, differences in culture, and made a lot of friends.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were great and had appropriate amounts of work, but there was very few contact hours, which resulted in a lot of down time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing needed some repair from age and had a crowded kitchen, but overall was great.

* Food:

The halls were not catered, but there were some restaurants near on campus.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Although a little outside of town, I was fully integrated in the university and with my flatmates.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Norwich is an extremely safe city.

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)

I found it very easy to stick to a student budget, especially without a lot of eating out or alcohol/clubs.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? about $60 or 40 pounds

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Making friends
  • Traveling
  • Different and interesting classes
* What could be improved?
  • Communication between home and host universities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about how to get around town and what to see close to Norwich

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!