Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best experience of my life Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Hampton University) - abroad from 06/28/2011 to 08/08/2011 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My international IQ after forum nexus was unbelievable. I became aware of the world around me in an whole different way. I got the chance to see how other cultures live and to experience them first hand.

Personal Information

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed in 4 and 5 star hotels.

* Food:

the hotel breakfast was great, All of the other meals depend on you,

* 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)

Make sure you save up.food is going to be your biggest expense,

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100-150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save your money before you go. Get in contact with your bank before you leave and tell them to put a note on your account that you will be out the country. That way they wont think someone stole your card.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Extremely knowledgeable professors who were also great travel companions
  • the best part about my Forum Nexus experience was the great people i had the honor to meet. We were like a close and bonded like a family.
* What could be improved?
  • i wish the program was longer
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Enjoy every minute you are there. i had some of the best times of my life during Forum Nexus.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.