Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience of a lifetime Past Review

By (Sociology., Hartwick College) - abroad from 06/05/2013 to 07/03/2013 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the culture of every country that we visited and how to adapt to new countries. I was able to make a lot of new friends. In each city I was able to see everything that I wanted to visit. I love this program and would recomend it to everyone who wants to study abroad.

Review Photos

Forum-Nexus: Multi-Country Summer Program in Europe Photo Forum-Nexus: Multi-Country Summer Program in Europe Photo

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?

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Improving my cultural IQ
  • Visiting different countries
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Learn Italian, Greek, French and Swiss

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.