Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (HISTORY., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 07/02/2013 to 08/16/2013 with

Study Abroad Programs in Sweden

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence, respect for differences in others

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

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My host family was absolutely wonderful

* 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:

Very safe, just use common sense

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? $70

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Icelandic 429
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • All of the museums!!
  • The people
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • Honestly I am completely happy
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Start with extra space in my bag so I ad room to take stuff I bought in Sweden back with me

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Cultural History of Scandinavia
Course Department: Scandinavian Studies
Instructor: Christopher Oscarson
Instruction Language: English
Comments: We were encouraged to constantly interact with the city and learn from our environment. We were able to see tons of significant sights, museums, and even some design labs. Best way to learn about history and culture of an area!!
Credit Transfer Issues: