Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

So similar but yet so different. Past Review

By (BSN, Illinois State University) for

University of Brighton - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was amazing. I learned a lot about healthcare and nursing and how it can differ from every place you go.

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

very knowledgable and helpful. They were very accomodating and very nice.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had my own lockable room in a 4 bedroom apartment. I lived with people that were from other countries and were working at the hospital that I was doing my observations at.

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* 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? About $150-200, not including housing
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? none

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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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This is a great way to learn how nurses and the healthcare system work in different countries. This is for someone who is openminded and want to explore the ways to becomeing a better and more knowledgable nurse.