Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a lifetime experience, loved every moment. Past Review

By (Centenary College of New Jersey) - abroad from 06/20/2016 to 05/27/2016 with

Ulster University - Belfast: Northern Ireland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes i learned so much both during classes and outside. Worth it all.

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.

it was awesome, seeing the difference between school and life there. The people there were great.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Could have told us that we had to pay for electricity and didnt have wifi. And that it wasnt fully on campus.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was fun and easy.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I got sick called the doctor and paid nothing because i signed up before hand and it was easy and quick.

* Safety:

always felt safe. Never worried.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Yes i would. i loved it and it was a great program and the women in charge both home and there were amazing and very very helpful.

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)

Easy i would say 50-100 a week. It depends if you went out to eat or cooked. Also if you went traveling.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy your food and make your own meals.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • people
  • location
  • culture
* What could be improved?
  • the expensives
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much i money I needed a week.

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.