Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing trip!!! I would do it all over again! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Presbyterian College) - abroad from 02/28/2013 to 03/09/2013 with

Presbyterian College: United Kingdom - England Maymester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the culture and country I was in . Loved it and would do it again! Definitely worth while.

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?

* 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? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Not to buy everything you see/experience. Take pictures and remember events and places that way instead of getting something everywhere you go.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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
* What could be improved?
  • Food and costs
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The weather and the currency and how to save money.