Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Whirlwind January 11, 2024

By (English Teaching, University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 08/30/2023 to 12/16/2023 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The program taught me a lot about how to be an independent person. Leaving the country for 4 months and starting over in a new place not knowing anyone is certainly a life-changing experience that will teach you a lot.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

The program was great for independent travel.

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 depends on how much travel you do. If you want to travel as much as possible, obviously weekly expenses are much higher. Not including travel, there were minimal weekly costs.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you plan on doing travel outside of the program, come into the semester with a budget in mind. Also, plan trips as early as possible to get the cheapest prices on transportation and overnight accommodations.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?
  • The travel
* What could be improved?
  • Program management
  • Program descriptions
  • Food options
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to pack efficiently.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!