Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a lifetime experience. Past Review

By (Marketing., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) - abroad from 09/10/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: London, England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to live on my own/independently, ways to balance social life/work/school, adapting to foreign environments/putting myself into unfamiliar situations. I wouldn't have given up this opportunity for the life of me.

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? 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

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?
  • Living in one of the biggest cities in the world
  • Gaining valuable experience at a Marketing Research company
  • Living among and visiting hundreds of historical sites around Europe
* What could be improved?
  • Limit classes to only 2 hours in length
  • Assign roommates with similar interests, attributes, goals while abroad
  • My apartment was located at least an hour away from both my internship and classes
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Where and when I wanted to visit the different countries/cities so that I could book the cheapest flights and hostels. Make sure my bag it light and the right size for foreign airlines, which have different size/weight carry on requirements and big fines

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.