Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This was a dream Past Review

By (Marketing and Recreation, Western Washington University) - abroad from 09/03/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

KEDGE Business School: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Everyday was a dream, there were so many parties and activities. This experience was amazing.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

This school was very different than my home university WWU. The coursework was uninspiring and my international friends from universities across the globe have all agreed that the school is more like a high school than a 4 year university! Every course relied heavily on powerpoint presentations, that the profs mostly read from, consisting of upwards of 90 slides somedays!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was placed in a beautiful flat in the city center with my new best friend! Thanks for the great match!!

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250+

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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 tight knit group of 50 international students
  • The ability to travel and take surf lessons
  • Experiencing higher education abroad
* What could be improved?
  • The intensity and content of the coursework
  • More pre-trip information
  • A scholarship to travel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This was much more expensive than anticipated!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.