Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Forum-Nexus was the best experience of my Life!!! Past Review

By (Accounting/Finance, University of Iowa) for

Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 9 Cities in 1 Month

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely!!! Best experience of my life - the instructors and students were great!

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: IQS Business School and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Great experience - workload was very much appropriate.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

No problems whatsoever.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great hotels!! We got to stay in a 5 star in Rhodes, Greece.

* Food:

Excellent food, much better than in the United States.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Watching the world cup, the French Independence Day, and many many more activities.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Safer than in the United States by far.

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The opportunity to see historical sites across Europe.
  • Learning more about the world - getting out of my box.
  • Free time at the beach and clubbing.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing I can think of.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go with Forum-Nexus!! It's not just one area, you get the opportunity to see most of Europe and have a great time while learning so much!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Introduction to the European Union: Economics, Politics, Culture and Society
Course Department: EUR 337 -01
Instructor: George
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great course, challenging exams, but they were graded fairly. Very knowledgeable instructor.
Credit Transfer Issues: No issues.
Course Name/Rating:

Cross Cultural Communication
Course Department: COM 312 -02
Instructor: Peter
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great class - it was challenging and fun at the same time.
Credit Transfer Issues: I did not, but make sure to coordinate with your home institution.