Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Made great industry connections Past Review

By (Business Administration, Management and Operations., University of South Dakota) for

National Student Exchange (NSE): Bozeman - Montana State University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I made a lot of connections within the industry I would like to work in and feel I have a broader view on both my education and life even though I went to a university that is close to my home university.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Montana State University
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loaded up on classes before my exchange so that I could have an easier class load when on exchange and enjoy non-school activities.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a house with one other student and 2 grads. The House was really nice, but housing is slightly more expensive than in Vermillion.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Skiing

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I went through knee rehab during the semester and student health was very helpful.

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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It was great, if you like mountian activities but don't like large metro areas like Denver and Salt Lake City Montana State is your best option.