Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Semester of a lifetime Past Review

By (University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 01/09/2019 to 05/04/2019 with

API (Academic Programs International): Grantham - Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
more confidence and a greater understanding of the world

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?

* 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

I got so close with all the other students in the program and now have friends to visit all across the US

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? plan trips ahead and not last minute! utilize budget travel apps and student discounts

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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 i met
  • the easy access to traveling
  • living in the big manor
* What could be improved?
  • adding a spring break
  • more shuttles
  • cheaper drinks in the bistro
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? make every day special and count because it goes by way too fast

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.