Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 08/21/2015 to 06/01/2016 with

KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Stockholm - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Academically, I learned a great deal about sustainable energy systems from one of the sustainable energy capitals of the world. I received lectures from many top-educators in their respective fields. Other than academically, I learned about many European cultures which were previously unbeknownst to me. This has drastically changed my worldview on many current political and social issues. It has also given me some realizations about people in general, the differences and similarities that occur between peoples who grow up with thousands of kilometers separating them. It was completely worthwhile, and I would sacrifice my experiences for nothing.

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.

I learned a lot in a beneficial learning environment. My only complaint is that some of the courses in the program that I took seem to repeat information.

* 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 would never choose a different program if I could do it again because of the lifelong friends that I have made over the past year. I would deeply regret losing the chance to meet them again.

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? US$75

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • New friends
  • Different viewpoints
  • Unique education
* What could be improved?
  • Integration with locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I am glad that I knew as little as I did about studying abroad before going on this program. The feeling of experiencing certain things for the first time is the pinnacle of enjoyment, for me.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.