Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had the best and worst times of my life studying abroad. Past Review

By (Illinois State University) - abroad from 01/17/2012 to 06/01/2012 with

University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned all about different types of people and cultures. I think it was definitely rewarding and I would easily do it again.

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?

It would have been nice to been integrated a little more with other Scottish students.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was friends with mostly other Americans that I lived with.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75-$150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Order food in bulk and have leftovers.

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Learning the new culture.
  • Meeting new people.
* What could be improved?
  • Activities set up for international students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to work public transportation.