Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Revenue recognition and Belgian waffles! Past Review

By (Accounting and Related Services., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/12/2012 to 05/26/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - International Accounting Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was great to hear the European side of the GAAP/IFRS standards convergence issue. Going over there and asking them about it is about the only way to hear their side of the argument firsthand.

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.

I don't know if there would be a better way to be introduced to international accounting besides doing an internship abroad. Great program!

* 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)

Way too many cool things to do, eat, see, and buy.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50

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?

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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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I liked how laid back it was. We had meetings and appointments at businesses and agencies, but most of the time we were free to explore the cities.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing comes to mind at the moment.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack light. You can never pack too light.