Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Excellent, informative, eye opening, and interesting. Past Review

By (Northern Illinois University) - abroad from 01/02/2017 to 01/11/2017 with

International Business Seminars: Winter MBA Europe - London and Paris in 10 Days!

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned alot about Brexit, immigration, the companies we visited. I thought the Eurostar was very cool. London shopping at Primark, MoulinRouge. Best coffee and deserts.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

The breakfast at the hotels was very good.

* 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 really wanted to see Paris and London.

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? Less than I expected but couldnt tell you exactly. Spent the most on show tickets.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? We ate a big breakfast at the hotel and a early dinner. We had snacks on occasion for lunch.

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? None
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Practice everywhere you go.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Locations visited
  • Knowledge of Study Guides
  • Trip was planned for you
* What could be improved?
  • More activites to get to know other students
  • Got different guidance on paper requirements
  • The amount of work I have to do for paper in addition to a book I have to read seems like alot of extra work.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That my bank charged fees to use the debit card and how little time we would actually have in London with the way the company visits were back to back on the last two days.

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!