Experience report by Julia Kopp about her language study trip to Bournemouth / England

Julia Kopp aus Gränichen AG
Julia Kopp from Gränichen AG has a
Language study trip to Bournemouth / England
completed

Why did you decide to go on a language study trip?

I decided to go on a language study trip because I was completing the passerelle to university after my vocational baccalaureate and wanted/needed to refresh and improve my English skills.

In which country and in which city did your language study trip take place?

My language study trip took place in Bournemouth, England.

When did you complete your language study trip to England? How long did it last?

I completed my language study trip in the summer of 2015, which lasted 5 weeks.

How satisfied were you with your language study trip? What did you particularly like?

I really enjoyed my language study trip to England and was particularly happy with my host mother. The school was very well organized. What I didn't like so much, however, was that there were lots of groups (by country) at the school, so it wasn't very easy to make contact with classmates from other countries.

What did the language study trip do for you personally and for your career?

I had less trouble in the Passerelle and especially now in my studies, as I have a lot of lectures and internships in English. Another important point for me is that I have fewer inhibitions when speaking, which was a big obstacle before the language study trip.

What tips would you give to anyone interested in a language study trip?

My top tips for prospective students are to do a language study trip without colleagues and for at least three months. As I was only there for five weeks, I did an intensive course, which meant that I also had school in the afternoons and therefore couldn't do very much with friends. I think it's very important to do as much as possible with the other students at the language school and to speak the foreign language.

Which language study abroad providers have you registered with?

I signed up through Westbourne Academy.

How satisfied were you with this provider?

I was very satisfied because I got a very good host mother and I could always turn to the agency if I had any problems. The agency organized my entire outward journey, including transport from the airport to Bournemouth.

Pictures from my language study trip to Bournemouth / England (click on the pictures to enlarge):

Sprachaufenthalt England - London

Suitable provider:

Address:
Talweg 52
8707 Uetikon am See
Agency Switzerland Westbourne Academy GmbH
The Westbourne Academy is located in the south of England and is recognized by the British Council. Thanks to a high level of word-of-mouth advertising, very low prices can be offered. At the same time, above-average examination results have been achieved for years.

For French, Spanish, Italian and school courses, the Swiss agency works with first-class partner schools.
Region: Zürich
Sites: Uetikon am See
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