Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/24/2018 to 12/07/2018 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
That everyone is outhere just trying to live life to the fullest & be in the moment, man... I realized how many people have that adventure spirit & want to only see the world but be a part of it in a bigger way. H*ck yes it was worthwhile!

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.

Incredible educational experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Fantastic job by everyone involved.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Extremely comfortable, rather posh.

* Food:

English food sucks in general... it wasn't anything against Harlaxton, really.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

English blokes really know how to play football.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

PRIME.

* Safety:

secure AF.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

OOOooohhh y'all it's TOO hype!!! Everyone going to Harlaxton is ready to work hard & play hard, so buckle up kiddos! Honestly, it's the best time you will ever spend in England, if you keep your head in the game and organize your cram study seshes properly.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ALOT hahaha.. Pizza King took my 401K
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? chill out.. don't be ballin' out in the first month cause you'll be eating ice for dinner the last two weeks of your stay.

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?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Attracts amazing students... too cool.
  • Classes. Profs are super capable & always ready to help.
  • No class on Fridays :) Start travels on Thursday afternoons!
* What could be improved?
  • new food service.
  • more house competitions.. weekly?
  • I wasn't so sure about that, but now I am. Definitely more house comps^
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How fast time flies. Gotta stay in that moment & appreciate it with EVERYTHING you got.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.