Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Past Review

By (Interior Design., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/09/2012 to 06/21/2012 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - International Lifestyle, Culture and History

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about Italian and French culture and it was an amazing experience.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Did separate review here : http://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/cepa-europe when I couldn't find this one!
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.

* 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? No
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? Cook in your hotel if you have a kitchen!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • The food!
  • The friends I made at SFA!
* What could be improved?
  • Discipline of students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take your pillow and wear a jacket on the plane! Buy groceries and cook in your room if you have a kitchen! Experience everything you possibly can at each place!