Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING EXPERIENCE Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/11/2018 to 08/22/2018 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): British Isles: From History and Economics to Manufacturing and Trade

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
You can have fun anywhere. Try new things and live in the moment. It was definitely worthwhile.

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

Nice tour guides

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed in nice places.

* Food:

Great food, only problem was feeding us wasn't always a top concern of theirs that they took into consideration when we spent long hours on the bus.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

no problems

* Safety:

Felt very safe; had no issues.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

It was a jam-packed week but I was able to see so many places, make lots of new friends, and I had a great time.

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 didn't have any issues, but I had saved up money before going. Iceland was very expensive, but we knew that ahead of time.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't waste your money on unnecessary things. Spend your money on food, things that make you happy, and experiences. Then if you have some money to spare, buy some gifts for your loved ones.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Making friends in the business department.
  • Seeing so many cool places I've never seen before.
  • Exploring with new friends.
* What could be improved?
  • not spend so much time on the bus
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Scotland is an amazing places to visit.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.