Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Worth every penny. Past Review

By (St. Cloud State University) - abroad from 07/18/2012 to 08/14/2012 with

St. Cloud State University: Ireland & United Kingdom - Criminal Justice Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
There were many things that I learned. It was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My professors were knowledgeable and kept class interesting.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? It varied throughout the experience. Some weeks it was 200 plus others it was 0-100.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be aware of what ATM's you are using. Some will scam the card holder.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Seeing the sites.
  • Talking to people from other countries.
  • Eating foods from another culture.
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack lite!