England was the best thing that could have happened to me Past Review
By Hanna C (Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology., Valparaiso University) for
Valparaiso University: Cambridge - Valparaiso University Study Center
Best experience ever. This review, however, is not. Far too long!
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. |
I loved all the professors and the subjects taught! They were great classes to have while abroad. I even chose the Cambridge program based upon the classes offered. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
This was the greatest experience I could have ever had and I was extremely satisfied with my time in England. I do not have any criticisms and will give rave reviews to all who ask about my time abroad! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived in a university owned house and the other students became my family. |
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Common meal on Wednesdays were a great time with the entire house. Other than that, making my own food wasn't the worst thing in the world and even fun at times. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The group trips were awesome and Tuesday excursions did a great job of making us find out more about Cambridge and the surrounding areas. |
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Not sure about weekly but overall I spent just under $5000. I spent smartly but did not leave cheaply. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | bring twice the money you think you'll need |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | If you love history, you will love the United Kingdom |
