Exeter: the most fun you will ever have Past Review
By Christopher Z (Finance/Economics, Trinity University) for
University of Exeter: Exeter - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
My study abroad experience was very worthwhile. Was the best thing I have done in college and I intend to go back for graduate school.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There is a lot more put on you as a student to learn the material for the final exam. There is not really homework during the year. All most of my classes led up to was a final exam at the end of the year. I very much enjoyed this style rather than the very intensive American style with lots of homework. I found I actually learned more when it was put on me to learn it rather than being forced to do a lot of homework assignments. |
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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? |
It was set up like a flat. shared 3 toilets, 3 showers, and a kitchen with 11 other people. There was enough space in the kitchen to hold everybody's food. |
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Good places to go out to eat are Mama stones, |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I won't mention anything specific but Exeter has a great social life and very good night life. There was always something to do there. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I know that the city is very safe. As far as student health issues I would not know because I never got sick. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I cannot think of any unanticipated expenses. I spent about 150 pounds a week which was plenty for food and a lot of fun. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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