Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fast-paced exposure to product development and culture Past Review

By (Mechanical Engineering., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/23/2012 to 05/15/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Global Product Development Europe Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained exposure to international study that I do not think I would ever be able to receive anywhere else. I also gained a knowledge of several cultures and peoples in a very short time.

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

* 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

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? 150

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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Aweseome Professors and Students
  • Well Planned
  • Practical and Theoretical work included
* What could be improved?
  • Add a specific portfolio piece
  • cut costs somehow
  • Offer a bit more direction on the expectations prior to the trip
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The weather was far nicer than historically predicted