Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing experience with Summit! Past Review

By (Cross Cultural, James Madison University) - abroad from 06/10/2015 to 07/25/2015 with

Summit Global Education: Europe - Study Abroad Tour (Multi-Country)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the European Union and its current issues, while also enjoying and learning about the culture in each place we visited.

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

* 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)

It was not very easy to do all the activities outside the program I wanted and eat 3 times a day on a students budget, living is rather expensive.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 1300$

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I got to see many different countries in a short period of time.
  • All the learning was not done in class and there was time to see everything each city had to offer.
  • A smaller group allowed more flexibility.
* What could be improved?
  • Planning could be improved for the program overall and clarity in requirements.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the Catalan in Spain

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.