Growing up, Experience, Open eyes, BLAST! Past Review
By Lauren C (Graphic Communications Management, University of Wisconsin - Stout) - abroad from 01/18/2012 to 05/25/2012 with
University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I loved it! Besides the school, everything was wonderful! I love all the people that I met and already plan on seeing them! I loved traveling and meeting people. I can't wait to go back to Europe to see more! It really opened up my eyes to other countries and how they view us and other people.
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | De havilland and college lane |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I LOVED my Principles of Marketing class and American History! The teachers and debates were so much fun! I really learned a lot. My Human Space and Society and Discipline Supporting Performance weren't as good. HSS was horrible, the teacher didn't really like Americans |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were horrible at communication! All the study abroad student felt as though we were along! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing on De Havilland was great but cost A LOT!! |
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GREAT! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The more you got involved the more fun it was! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
N/A |
| * Safety: |
They were checking IDs a lot of the time that made you feel safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
I saved up for 2 years and had plenty of money to spend, I was comfortable. around a 2.5-1, depending on trips. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100-300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | yes |
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 |
English 5 |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | born and raised |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | -- |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | They are horrible at communication and don't take a European cultures class. There is a lot of background information that you would need to know. Not a beginner class!! |
