Comming back for masters! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government, Lomonosov Moscow State University) - abroad from 07/20/2015 to 08/08/2015 with

University of Warwick in London: Warwick Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worth it. New knowledge and new friends are worth the trip.

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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.

Great facilities, helpful curators

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Friendly people, helpful students and staff

* 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

Loved it all. The University, the students, the facilities, especially the library.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 400 pounds for 3 weeks
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? just do not go wild on spending. If you can buy things on the very last moment - do it, instead of buing on the moment.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Just go for it! Don't be shy and make mistakes, it's ok

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

* 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
  • International 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?
  • the campus/ the library
  • the professors
  • the venues
* What could be improved?
  • access to photocopies and printers
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew the wheather would be that good

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!