Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgetable Past Review

By (Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis / IUPUI) - abroad from 06/28/2018 to 07/28/2018 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 increased a ton. I learned so much about different cultures that now helps me relate to them now on a deeper level. This trip was very worthwhile.

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.

While abroad I took intentional IQ, Cultural Intelligence, and International Marketing. While taking these classes I was actually surprised by how much I actually learned. My international IQ dramatically increased.

* 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

I made some of the best friends in my life. I also adored the staff.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Staff
  • Friends
  • Sightseeing
* What could be improved?
  • Assignments
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much I would miss it when I came home. As soon as I got home I wanted to go right back.

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.