Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Way More Than a Bus Tour Past Review

By (Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia., University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/19/2013 to 06/02/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone Sustainability in UK, Session 2

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip was amazing! It really helped me grow up and see what things mean the most to me. I am now able to identify certain parts of the U.K. that I see on the news or in entertainment programming. I experienced so many things, such as canyoning and eating different foods, that I could not have done in the United States. My view of the world is much larger now, yet I saw how easily accessible it is. I was astounded how much we did for the cost of the program; it is so hands-on and activity-based for such an inexpensive price! We were able to see and do everything I wanted to, and I still can't stop talking about my experience with friends and family here at home!

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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International 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?
  • Ability to have real international experiences
  • Ability to choose what we wanted to do
* What could be improved?
  • Allowing more time with the group on a smaller scale, i.e. making it ok for a few individuals to do some things on their own
  • Direction
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had the ability to interact with ALL of the other students in my group on a personal basis before going; I wish I had known everyone personally beforehand.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.