Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An awesome life changing experience Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Bentley University) - abroad from 05/19/2013 to 07/12/2013 with

Bentley University: London - Summer Academic Internship Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about how another culture functions

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Staff was very involved and genuinely interested in the students well being.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Depends how well you can cook for yourself!

* 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

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
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Wait until the end of the program to buy gifts

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Location
  • Staff
* What could be improved?
  • Kitchen in the apartments
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing, I learned a lot!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.