Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Definitely worth the money and time!! Past Review

By (Western Kentucky University) - abroad from 12/26/2019 to 01/09/2020 with

CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad): London & Dublin - Two Capitals: London & Dublin Winter Intersession

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can't even begin to share what i gained from this trip. This trip opened the door for me and traveling. I got to experience different cultures and health care systems. I now am not as hesitant to travel to a new country

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.

* 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

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? 400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? definitely get change money into the currency you are traveling too. I liked having paper money and my card. One student lost their card at an ATM there and had no paper money. Always have backup plans

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?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • My professor
* What could be improved?
  • Traveling
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish i knew how to pack better. Only pack the items that are essential. The last two days everyone was stressing about their luggage weighing over 50 pounds and having to pay extra

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!