Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This was the best experience that I have done in my academic career Past Review

By (Criminal Justice and Corrections., Illinois State University) - abroad from 02/13/2013 to 06/30/2013 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Gained: many friends, different cultures from all around the world, traveling experience, etc. Was very 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.

Very different from ISU

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Wasn't always clear on what was expected from the student.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Not as nice as I was expecting, but gave you the opportunity to meet many people from all over the world and was a lot of fun. Also was overpriced.

* Food:

Expensive, had to make your own, but grocery store within walking distance which was convenient.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Experience a lot of new things, but also have many Americans around as well.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Not sure, I stayed healthy

* Safety:

Felt very safe where I live. Some times when I was out I saw fights, but never really felt threatened.

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)

Everything is a good amount more expensive then back home.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Depending on the week 150-200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Find the deals to go out to, and cook for yourself often.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Checklist
  • Advise
  • Timely feedback
* What could be improved?
  • More envolvement when abroad
  • Explain grade transfers
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Some other programs get free trips while abroad.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.