The scariest but greatest thing that I have done Past Review
By A student (Special Education, University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 08/26/2015 to 12/10/2015 with
University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College
I gained more self-confidence traveling. My first plane ride was going to London. It made me more aware of the world and how it is. I saw both positive and negative things happen and that will always stick with me. It also taught me how much I appreciate home.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was great to how the education differs from the United States. As a future educator it was a great insight. The course work was challenging but that is why I liked it so much. I was never bored in class and was learning something new everyday. |
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England is a beautiful country and where Harlaxton is located is great. Two hours away from London! |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I was able to have a host family while studying abroad. It was a great way to integrate into the British culture. I would suggest everyone apply for a host family! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Traveling the world has always been one of my dreams. Being able to make that dream possible was been amazing. There were some bumps in the road, but I would get on that plane to London again. |
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? | Probably around 40 pounds aweek |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Take your student ID everywhere. Usually get a discount or free admission into places. Also buy rail card for trains save you money on train tickets! |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | None |
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? | Do not think you have to pack everything |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
