Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great experience! Past Review

By (University of North Dakota) - abroad from 08/13/2019 to 05/08/2020 with

American College of Norway (ACN): Moss - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I met so many amazing people while studying here. I was independent and got to live on my own for the first time, which was an eye-opening experience and the academics were a great start for a university career.

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

The staff at ACN are all amazing and super helpful.

* 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

ACN gave me options for studying that I didn't previously think I had, and they made the transition to finishing my degree in America relatively easy.

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? 200 a month at best
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to limit the amount of stuff you pay for. Is a Netflix subscription really necessary? (Just use a siblings or parents if it is)

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

  • 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?
  • The people
  • The location
  • The experience
* What could be improved?
  • Having stable scheduling
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That a virus would disrupt my experience. How hard online classes would affect my motivation.

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!