Best time of my life Past Review

By (Statistics, University of Puget Sound) - abroad from 01/08/2020 to 05/08/2020 with

American College of Norway (ACN): Moss - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more adult skills

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Introductory Courses

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Close connection with teachers

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Spacious considering they are college dorms. I did not enjoy having to do a deep clean of the entire apartment in order to check out.

* Food:

Limited food options in Norway. No on-campus dining service

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Cultural integration is mostly on personal terms.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No on-campus health services. Norway itself has good health care systems

* Safety:

No on-campus security.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Yes. I met amazing people

Finances

* 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)

Norway is expensive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Professors
* What could be improved?
  • Dining Service
  • Security
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The college is not accredited by any institution