Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had the best time in Wales. Such beauty and excitement all in one place. Past Review

By (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 09/03/2017 to 12/15/2017 with

Central College Abroad: Bangor - Bangor University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and gained self understanding and respect.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was amazing to be able to have hands on learning though my classes.

* 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

Studying abroad in Wales gave me so many new experiences that I would have never even thought about before going. Everyone was so respectful and nice in Wales. It was also extremely easy to travel to other locations from Wales.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look for scholarships and do fundraisers.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Meggan would encourage and teach us daily Welsh words frequently.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Located in a beautiful country with so many things to do.
  • Having Meggan help us through anything while abroad.
  • Fun and exciting classes that gave me a chance to understand the Welsh culture and much more.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing, I loved it all.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Planning ahead on personal trip would be truly beneficial financially.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.