Student Testimonials for University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Kate Nienaber
Age (while abroad): 19
Degree(s): Surgical technology
What was your prior language knowledge (if applicable)?: English
Where did you go?: Preston, UK
In what school did you study?: UCLAN
When did you go?: January 2023
Have you studied abroad before?: No
Why did you do study abroad?:
To gain exposure to new culture and ways of life.
Would you do this again?:
Definitely!
What was your favorite part?:
Meeting amazing people, and traveling around Europe.
What was your least favorite part?:
Being alone quite often in the beginning before I got comfortable and forced myself out of my room.
How has study abroad affected your life now?:
Totally changed my views on life, and gave me such amazing memories that I hold so dear to my heart now.
What did you learn, outside of academics, from your study abroad experience?:
Learning to be self dependant and its the first place i've lived without my parents there to help me so it was a huge learning experience being on my own.
What advice you would offer students interested in studying abroad?:
Dont just hunker down in your dorm room. Force yourself to go out and explore even if its just to get around town. You would be surprised where you will meet people.