Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Essence of Europe Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., Illinois State University) for

Study Abroad Programs across Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I really enjoyed travelling to Europe and seeing the different countries, I now know which countries I would like to travel to again in the future.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

We had way too many guided walking tours, we needed to have more free time to explore different parts of the cities. Most tours were difficult to understand and much too long.

* 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? 50 euro per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Food costs much more than you expect it to.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? History students would enjoy it the most.