Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A lifetime experience Past Review

By (Pioneers Baccalureate school) - abroad from 06/22/2015 to 07/17/2015 with

Oxbridge Academic Programs: Los Angeles - Oxbridge at UCLA

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be independent. I learned more about other cultures and religions. Also I met incredible teachers who I've learned a lot from.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

5/5

* 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

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? 75 $

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None

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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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Teachers
  • Metting new people
  • Learning more about bussiness
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Having more time for shopping
  • .
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew it was cold at night, that I would've brought sweaters.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!