Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Adventure of a Lifetime October 15, 2026

By (Metropolitan College of New York) - abroad from 07/03/2026 to 08/05/2026 with

Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 8 Cities in 1 Month

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely worthwhile! The biggest thing I gained was confidence. The program showed me I can do new and scary things. I also learned a lot academically, especially in International Business with Laura, and my international knowledge grew, down to knowing the names of more countries than I did before.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

Yes, 100%! I’d choose Forum-Nexus again in a heartbeat. It was the adventure of a lifetime, and you won’t experience anything like it anywhere else.

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? 200

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Learn basic greetings and polite phrases for each country before you arrive. Download a translation app and offline language packs for quick help. Practice by ordering food and asking locals simple questions.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • The program was well organized, with efficient travel between cities.
  • I had the freedom to explore each city on my own.
  • The teachers and staff were nice and caring, and Adam was the best!
* What could be improved?
  • Some professional visits, like Heineken, ran too long and could be shortened.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I’d known that I was more capable than I thought. Going in, new and scary things felt intimidating, but the program showed me I could handle them. Knowing that earlier would have helped me jump in with even more confidence from day one.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!