Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

So much to see and do, so little time to do it! Past Review

By (Exercise and Wellness, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/09/2012 to 06/16/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Art History Europe Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
So much! I feel lit was very worthwhile because I learned about culture, people, and history. I also discovered a new respect and love for my home country the USA!

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.

* 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? No

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Seeing all the sights
  • Traveling from place to place
  • Shopping
* What could be improved?
  • Needed more free time
  • Needed more guidance on course material
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That there would be so little time to see all the amazing things there! I wish I had planned my time better and known what was there to see in each country I visited so I could have used my time more wisely.