Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Greatest semester ever Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/04/2019 to 12/06/2019 with

Lund University: Lund - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, very worthwhile. I learned how to balance work/life which at my home university is very hard. Living separated from school helped a lot in regards to that, as well as not being constantly surrounded by other stressed students.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I split my time in-between family home and my own apartment.

* Food:

Only cooked at home. never ate in a school café.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

As stated before, I’m Swedish so felt more at home than an international.

* 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

Saved money, could afford to live in my own apartment, good professors, fun classes.

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)

As a Swedish citizen, tuition was free so saved a bunch of money.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Use TransferWire to convert money cheaply and easily. In Sweden, few places accept cash and without a Swedish bank card, conversion feed can get expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* 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?
  • City - Lund is great
  • Courses were fun!
  • Living off-campus
* What could be improved?
  • Wish there was more interaction w/ faculty
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It’s possible to have your life not solely revolve around school when you’re still in school. :)

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.