Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A wonderful experience July 19, 2021

By (Paris West University Nanterre La Defense \ Universite Paris X Nanterre) - abroad from 07/05/2021 to 07/16/2021 with

University of Pecs: Pécs - Summer School Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I should try to discuss more with students from around the world as we are building the future and we may need each other soon.

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?

There was no housing involved as it was online.

* Food:

No food involved since it was online.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Hard to say as it was online but I felt pretty comfortable with the Hungarian people.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

online

* Safety:

online

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Very interesting program and very close to what I expected. My only regret is the online aspect of it, although that is no fault of the organizers. I also really enjoyed talking with the main professors who were very kind.

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)

online

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? online
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? online

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

The conversations were all held in English, there was so much diversity among the participants that no other language was really useful.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language?

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

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The high level of the lecturers
  • The efforts to make it interactive
  • The pauses and coffee breaks
* What could be improved?
  • The camera should be mandatory for everyone and there should be sanctions for those who would not comply
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing really, maybe I would have just done a little bit more research on the subject of the Summer School because at times it was very technical.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!