Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Excellent England Experience Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 06/10/2013 to 07/01/2013 with

St. Mary's College of Maryland: Traveling - Shakespeare Summer Program - Billy's Kitchen Study Tour

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth it.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

I budgeted myself based on an agreement I had with my parents. I had a different budget than most of the other students.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around $300 a week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't drink alcoholic beverages- they add up. Look around before you buy souvenirs, the prices could be better in different places. Take some time to consider if you NEED something before you buy it. Only do laundry when necessary, and share machines with friends.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Host Family
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The plays
  • The readings
  • England
* What could be improved?
  • Cut the historical visits
  • Choose lecturers carefully
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Some of the lectures will be tedious. Bring something to do.

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!