Forum-Nexus was the best experience of my Life!!! Past Review
By Brad M (Accounting/Finance, University of Iowa) for
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely!!! Best experience of my life - the instructors and students were great!
Personal Information
If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | IQS Business School and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
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. |
Great experience - workload was very much appropriate. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
No problems whatsoever. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great hotels!! We got to stay in a 5 star in Rhodes, Greece. |
* Food: |
Excellent food, much better than in the United States. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Watching the world cup, the French Independence Day, and many many more activities. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Safer than in the United States by far. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go with Forum-Nexus!! It's not just one area, you get the opportunity to see most of Europe and have a great time while learning so much! |
Individual Course Reviews
Course Name/Rating: |
Introduction to the European Union: Economics, Politics, Culture and Society |
Course Department: | EUR 337 -01 |
Instructor: | George |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Great course, challenging exams, but they were graded fairly. Very knowledgeable instructor. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | No issues. |
Course Name/Rating: |
Cross Cultural Communication |
Course Department: | COM 312 -02 |
Instructor: | Peter |
Instruction Language: | English |
Comments: | Great class - it was challenging and fun at the same time. |
Credit Transfer Issues: | I did not, but make sure to coordinate with your home institution. |
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