Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great location, great people, great memories Past Review

By (Biology/Pre-Med, Clarke University - Dubuque) - abroad from 01/16/2013 to 06/07/2013 with

Central College Abroad: Bangor - Outdoor Pursuits in Wales

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Experience with other cultures, complete independency, travel experience; Absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

Self-catering kitchen in individuals' flats

* 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)

The exchange rate made it difficult to live as easily as at home university.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* 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?
  • Outdoor Pursuits
  • Academic Freedom
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Orientation
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known a little bit more about campus facilities, and the exchange rate/budget ideas had been discussed more during orientation.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Outdoor Pursuits
Course Department:
Instructor: Rachel Gregory
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: