Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had a great time abroad and it was the perfect break from Middlebury Past Review

By (Economics and Computer Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/17/2013 to 01/25/2014 with

University of Nottingham: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How to be more independant and self disciplined

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't drink and you will save a lot of money

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My student friends were fantastic people and great friends and company
* What could be improved?
  • The classes were very big and as a result not very personal
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I should have saved up more and had more money with me

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Growth and Development in a Long Run Historical Perspective
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Dr Roberto Bonfatti
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a well structured course and the professor was very willing to explain and help. However the course depended 100% on a final exam
Credit Transfer Issues: I haven't yet done my transfer but it won't be much of a problem