Studying in Leicester: an opportunity of a lifetime Past Review
By Stephanie C (Elementary Education, Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. New outlook on my own culture and more accepting of others.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload small but should have given myself more time to finish it. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very informative and helpful. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The quality of food and variety was poor. Not enough healthy options. Too many fried food and starch options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Bar crawls, O2 Leicester, Easter vacation travels |
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* Health Care:
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| 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 spent about $5,000 over spring break on a strict budget, eating cheaply and in hostels. Also lunches are not included in food plan so I spent about $500 on that as well. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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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