Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One of the best experiences of my life. Past Review

By (Business Administration, Illinois State University) - abroad from 06/15/2013 to 07/13/2013 with

University of Stirling: Stirling - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more independent. It was completely worth it.

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.

I felt academically challenged, especially since I was one of the younger students.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The ISS Team was amazing! They were so helpful and supportive.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Living with flatmates was a great experience, especially having our own kitchen and living area.

* Food:

We made our own meals.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt very 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)

2.5, I had to buy groceries every week.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you have to buy groceries, find the stores with a better deal and decide if you will be shopping with flatmates so you can split the cost. Also, take into account the exchange rate.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* 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 location
  • The ISS Team
* What could be improved?
  • Knowledge of the courses
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known to pack clothes for warmer weather just in case.

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.