Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Life-Changing Journey Past Review

By (Studio TV Production, Emerson College) - abroad from 01/16/2014 to 04/16/2014 with

Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad was the most informational experience I have ever had. I had the opportunity to not only learn about other cultures, but also a tremendous amount about myself.

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? 300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of your finances! It is much easier to conserve your money if know exactly how much you have been spending.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • the people
  • the travel opportunities
  • the remarkable professors
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known that part of going abroad was to expand your horizons. While I was adventurous with food and travel, I wish I would have been more outgoing socially. The only thing I would have done differently was be more outgoing so I could have made more friends.