University of Leicester started new adventurous chapter in my life Past Review
By Erin R (N/A, Illinois State University) for
University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad really made we appreciate our country and culture to a whole new degree. The times that I spent traveling were amazing and made really see how fortunate I was to gain this experience.
Personal Information
| 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. |
A lot of your final grade is comprised of papers which can be difficult because the American style of writing an essay is not considered adequate for a Leicester University student. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
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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? | Around 100 dollars a week during term time however over the five week break I spent 4000 dollars. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | the estimated budget given to us by the school was not accurate and caused many people in our program a lot of stress. With that in mind students in the future need to be informed to have almost double the budget the school recommended to live comfortably. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The people who most benefit from this program are those who accept that it will be different from American culture and embrace the differences. |
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