Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A fun and unique way travel and see the UK! Past Review

By (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?
I learned how other cultures interact and it was very worthwhile.

Review Photos

University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Sustainability Capstone Abroad Photo University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Sustainability Capstone Abroad Photo

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.

Everything went very smooth and I had a fantastic time!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The bed and breakfasts were great, but the hostels were different. Part of the traveling experience though

* Food:

The food was okay, just blah, but all eatable!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We were in some great small towns to really get the feel of the UK.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We had no issues

* Safety:

I never felt we were unsafe

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)

The UK is a little more expensive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • New places
  • New friends
  • Cannoying
* What could be improved?
  • No Ireland
  • All bed and breakfasts
  • More time in Scotland
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Since we went in may, it was a little cooler. I should have packed warmer

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.