Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was good Past Review

By (early childhood education, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 06/13/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Asia Business Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained personal experience

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 10

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

Select all that apply

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Got to see different things
  • Got to go to different places
* What could be improved?
  • Not sure
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be cautious in Cambodia, but not freaked out.