Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Mind the GAAP! Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/07/2012 to 05/28/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - International Accounting Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the international opportunities available in my accounting career. I was able to network with several professionals. I thought it was very worthwhile.

Personal Information

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

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very easy classes, yet great educational experiences. Meeting with the IASB was a fantastic experience. Many of the other organizations were very enlightening.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We were put up in really nice hotels

* Food:

Great breakfast each day at the hotel, and several meals were paid for by the program.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very little integration outside of the company/organization visits.

* 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

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)

Half the meals were covered in the program fees. How much you want to spend really depends on you--how much extra travel, how nice of food, etc.

* 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? $60-$100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
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?
  • Fantastic Program Directors
  • Amazing visits with the IASB, companies, and other organizations
  • We met lots of great people
* What could be improved?
  • The itinerary should be given earlier
  • Should be longer
  • We should have met up at the end of the first day
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The itinerary