Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The people I met made my trip, not the place I lived. Past Review

By (American/United States Studies/Civilization., The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 09/16/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

University of Exeter: Exeter - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Take chances, you're only there once. It was absolutely worthwhile. I feel much ore confident and sure of myself.

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?

* 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)

Going out takes most of your money.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't get roped into any fresher's deals. They aren't worth it and you probably won't end up going/using what you purchased.

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?

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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?
  • Locals
  • Ability to travel
  • Timepiece Wednesdays
* What could be improved?
  • More one on one help
  • Rather not live with other internationals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It is going to be a lot harder than you think.

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.