A fantastic experience that I hope to have again in the future Past Review
By A student (Marketing And International Business, Fairfield University) - abroad from 01/11/2012 to 05/31/2012 with
University of Leeds: Leeds - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained new insights into a fantastic culture. I became more independent and discovered my love for traveling, other cultures and other people. It was definitely a worthwhile experience that I hope everyone has the opportunity to take part in.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My program director in Leeds was absolutely amazing and gave me access to various cultural experiences that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was great because it allowed me to interact with various people from countries around the world. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I was told that I had no coverage at the University Health Center because I was a student there for less than 6 months. It was difficult to have to find a walk in clinic while I was ill. |
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I felt very safe in Leeds. There were discussions about muggings that had taken place in the Fall but my peers and I never had a safety issue. |
| 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) |
Since housing was separate from the University I had to purchase my own food. This can get expensive while abroad because you are doing weekly food shopping in addition to spending money on other items. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * 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? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget your money ahead of time. Make sure you buy in bulk and set aside certain amounts of money for shopping, food, cultural experiences, transportation etc. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
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? | I wish I truly knew how expensive it would be to live abroad. I feel like all of the monetary information I was given before my departure was lower than what I actually spent. |
