Singin' in the Rain! Past Review

By (Presbyterian College) - abroad from 01/25/2012 to 05/26/2012 with

University of Wales - Trinity Saint David: Carmarthen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Lasting friendships with other international students, independence in traveling, better understanding of Welsh culture.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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? No
* 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? $70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you are paying for a meal plan, don't buy a bunch of snacks to keep in your room! Chances are, you don't really need them.

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • International staff
  • Cultural trips
  • Easter break
* What could be improved?
  • More integration with local students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It rains all the time!