Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I did not want to leave, I'm returning soon. Past Review

By (Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 07/05/2018 to 08/03/2018 with

API (Academic Programs International): London - FSU London Study Center

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to live outside our American bubble and way of life.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

very well developed, enjoyable, rewarding

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Dr. Paul and her staff were amazing

* 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 absolutely enjoyed my time in London. I felt I needed more time to see everything there is to see.

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? 75.00 - 100.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Obtain your cash before to avoid fees for converting.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* 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?
  • Classes
  • Location of Study
  • Excusions
* What could be improved?
  • more time in class
  • more food tours
  • Pre evaluation whats expected and wanted from students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much I was going to enjoy it and miss it.

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!