Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a lifetime opportunity! Past Review

By (Interior Design., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/09/2012 to 06/21/2012 with

CEPA Foundation: Strasbourg - EU Studies Semester Abroad Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Too many things to list. Loved learning some new languages! It was very worthwhile, I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

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:

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go to the grocery store and cook in your room for dinner of you have a kitchen like we did! It was great!

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

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • We could choose our roommate.
  • Hotels were nice and food was great!
  • Places we visited were interesting!
* What could be improved?
  • Rules for students.
  • Not overcrowding events or vists in the day because we were exhausted in the afternoons.
  • Interview faculty and students going to make sure everyone understands the repercussions to bad behavior.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack comfortable clothes and shoes because they already know you are an American. They didn't seem to care if we fit in with them.