Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A rewarding, one of a kind experience outside of the United States of America Past Review

By (Millsaps College) - abroad from 07/07/2018 to 07/24/2018 with

Millsaps College: 2018 Faculty-Led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about myself, the (international) business world, money-saving tips, and food tips!

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.

The exposure to the cultures were amazing, and taught me more than I expected

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Loved the hotels we stayed in, no problem with service

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Didn't notice any hospital near us, but I do not think that would've been a problem since everybody was careful about their safety.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The professors of Else School were great to be around, and it was fun learning the business world while still exploring the beautiful countries

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? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? save a little more money if you wish to spend on gifts to bring back to friends and family

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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 people
  • The professors
  • the materials being taught
* What could be improved?
  • Different airlines (AirFrance was horrible!)
  • Awareness about saving money
  • Probably be aware that your bags may not arrive so tell students to bring backups (like backup toiletries and clothes)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to save my money a little better! I had traveled outside the country before so I was prepared for what to pack and what to expect.

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.