Hertfordshire Information! Past Review

By (University of Wisconsin - Stout) for

University of Hertfordshire: Hatfield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Food:

Made my own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I really enjoyed traveling to the different countries and talking to other international students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I did not have any health problems while abroad and I always felt safe at my home university.

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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would say be VERY generous about cost of living expenses (food!). These are very expensive even if you try to stick to a budget!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Study abroad is a great experience that you will never forget! I have some great stories and met a ton of great people. I learned a lot about myself that I thought I would never learn and it changed me for the better.