York St. John College (UCRYSJ)

England is a much more expensive country and so in general, I spent more on everything. If you are over there during the spring semester though, be warned, you will have a MANDATORY 3 weeks Spring vacation. You are NOT ALLOWED to stay at the school. (I did hear of a few exchange students who paid extra to stay in some off campus housing but as for my corridor, we had people staying in our rooms while we were gone due to a confrence...we had to leave!) I therefore, travelled around Europe with a friend for 3 weeks. One of the best times I've ever had (and one of the most expensive too!)

Because some things, like travelling, were more expensive and other less expensive than at home.

Not really. I'm actually glad I didn't know anyone really....I was forced to make friends and I still keep in touch with them!

It was a lot of fun but academically, it really depends on what you are studying. The social life is great and I'm sure you will have the time of your life.

more about the courses

get to know the native students! go out and have fun!

I found the acting class I took to be a ton of fun...I was the ONLY non-british person there but I made some great friends and had some fun while I was at it.

Sounds weird but, Give more tests and quizzes. We only had one or two big ones and they are made out to be such a HUGE deal (you need a pass to get into the classroom and your id to make sure that no one is there taking it for you) it's rather intimidating. There were a few papers that we had to write so that was alright.

How much fun I would have.

It's just the right size making university life and social life mix in a nice way.