Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Just go with the flow, you will have no problems! Past Review

By (Sociology., Illinois State University) for

Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely want to travel to Europe again and go to countries I did not get the chance to travel to.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

The food in England is just okay.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The program provided us with 5 fieldtrips which were great. I traveled every weekend. I spent time with Americans and foreigners everyday.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very safe. Never felt scared.

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? 50 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I was informed with every type of expense at the meetings.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
  • Hotel
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The type of student needs to have a type B personality, open-minded, confident, trustworthy, independent.