A New Kind of Independence Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/20/2016 to 06/17/2017 with
University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was very much worthwhile. I think being in a new environment can help test certain aspects about yourself. I learned that I can rely on myself for most things (something I don't necessarily do at home).
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The structure of my life abroad was very different. I experienced new forms of independence and self-motivation. I had much more free-time and much less class time than I was used too having in a week. It was up to me to attend classes, study, and participate as none of these aspects factor into your grade. The academic environment brought a change of pace and at times it felt as though the information could be absorbed better without the stress of grades. All my professors were very kind and offered a great deal of help to their students. At times, the classes felt a bit unorganized. |
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? | $75-$100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Grocery shopping on a week to week basis saves a lot of money (as opposed to every few days or eating out). |
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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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing in particular |
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 Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
Individual Course Reviews
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PPLM5002A |
| Course Department: | PPL |
| Instructor: | Helen Warner |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The professor was very engaged with the topics at hand. The course was operating for the first time, so there were some kinks to work out. However, she was very open to suggestion and the interests of the students. I participated in class more often than I would at my home institution on average. There was one final paper that determined your grade in the class, however the topic of choice is decided by the student. |
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