Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Food, culture, sun, beach, sunsets, amazing people! Past Review

By (Bocconi University) - abroad from 01/22/2018 to 05/31/2016 with

American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. I reconnected with my culture and learned to adapt to a new environment far away from home.

Review Photos

American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange Photo American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange Photo

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

AUB is a fantastic institution. moreover the welcoming program for foreign students was just amazing. They took care of us and assigned a tutor for each of. They organised weekend trips throughout Lebanon

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 50$

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • Buddy program
  • Campus
  • Facilites
* What could be improved?
  • Really nothing I can think of!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? My buddy told me everything I had to know before I even got there!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.