Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Forum Nexus is a life Changing Experience Past Review

By (Actuarial science, The American University in Cairo) for

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
it improved my international IQ

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: The IQS School of Management of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona (which is fully accredited by AACSB) and the Catholic University of Milan
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

the workload is very appropriate so that you can enjoy your summer in europe.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

my expectations were met since there were 100 students from all over the world traveling through Europe together.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

the best food is in Barcelona.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

we had a lot of professional visits to UN, UNESCO, WTO, Codorniu (winery),and Credit Agricole (banking).

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

All of the countries are safe.

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

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • people and food
* What could be improved?
  • transportation means
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take this life changing experience.. DON'T MISS IT!!! you will have lifetime friends. A business student will benefit the most out of it.