Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Phenominal & exciting. Past Review

By (Marketing., Woodbury University) - abroad from 07/01/2014 to 08/03/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth every penny. I met various life-long friends who are located all over the world.

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.

It was a great program, I would definitely recommend it to anyone within any industry. It really opens your eyes and it was a phenomenal experience.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone tried to make sure you where having the time of your life.

* 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)

If you set yourself a budget before hand, you'll be fine.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 3,000
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I put 30% of my paychecks and had it deposited into my saving account.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Classes
  • Connecting
  • Business Trips
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I learned some minimal languages of the countries we traveled to.

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.