Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing February 06, 2023

By (Kinesiology Rehabilitation, Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/14/2022 to 12/17/2022 with

CIEE - Multi-city Open Campus Option

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of knowledge in each country I went to. I also gained a lot of new personal things and having a different mindset on life. Going abroad will definitely change you but for the better. Studying abroad was 100% worthwhile and I can't wait to do it again!!

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:

* 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)

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • getting to live in multiple countries
* What could be improved?
  • having the living situation a bit more central
  • providing better activities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I planned more ahead and did more research. As well as plan my money expenses.