Experience report by Alexandra Milesi about her English language study trip to Bournemouth / England
Language study trip to Bournemouth / England
completed
Why did you decide to go on a language study trip?
On the one hand, I wanted to improve my English and do the Certificate of Advanced English, but on the other, I just wanted to get away from everyday life.
In which country and in which city did your language study trip take place?
In Bournemouth, a beautiful town on the south coast of England.
When did you complete the language study trip? How long did it last?
In summer 2014 for 3 months. The exam for the CAE took place about 2 weeks before I left.
How satisfied were you with your language study trip? What did you particularly like?
It was the best thing I could have done after high school! I met lots of new people, most of whom were not Swiss, so I really had to speak English. I'm still friends with some of them today, 2.5 years later, and I've met up with them again a few times. The school (Westbourne Academy) was great and I passed the CAE exam. I felt at home with my host family and was able to enjoy myself. In my opinion, 3 months was just right.
What did the language study trip do for you personally and for your career?
It was my first trip alone and gave me a lot of courage. Since then, I've loved traveling and meeting new people. I now have friends all over the world, so I can always visit someone when I go away. The CAE has helped me in my studies and English is of course the most important language in the world. But you also learn bits and pieces of other people's languages if you're interested ;)
What tips would you give to anyone interested in a language study trip?
Trust your heart. If something is not right (host family etc.), there is always someone who can help. I would recommend a language study trip to anyone!
Which language study abroad providers have you registered with?
About Pro Filia.
How satisfied were you with this provider?
I was very satisfied, I received good advice and support during my stay and always had the feeling that I was being taken seriously.
Pictures from my language study trip to Bournemouth / England (click on the pictures to enlarge):
Linda, deine Weiterbildungsfinderin
