Studying Abroad - Great Life Changing Experience Past Review
By Andrea N (Marketing., Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I have become more independent and I have opened my mind to so many things that I felt so reserved to before I left. I feel like I can accomplish anything after studying abroad.
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. |
You just have to be prepared to write a handful of essays. |
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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? |
I felt safe at all times. I felt that the house should have been cleaned more often. We were paying a lot of money to not have a clean bathroom and shower room. There were times when the cleaner didn't come for weeks at a time even after multiple people went and complained. That is just not sanitary. I really liked the location of our house and the size of the rooms. It was very comfortable to live there. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
none. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 GBP - Going out, food, drinks, shopping, personal items |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I can't think of any. |
Language
| 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? |
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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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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Someone that is outgoing, looking to become independent, and very open-minded |
