Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life changing experience! Past Review

By (Monmouth University) - abroad from 06/26/2017 to 07/29/2017 with

Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I've always liked the idea of traveling, but now I know that I really have a love for it. I gained more confidence in myself to explore unknown places, cultural intelligence, and lifelong friends!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

All of the hotels that we stayed at were so nice! They were all in perfect locations in each city, very clean, and I felt safe as well.

* 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

This program combined everything that i've wanted and more into one. The program is so well thought out and organized so it helped us all to feel very comfortable. The staff is always there to help you if needed, and the adventures that we were able to embark on were so unique. Hugo puts his heart into every single day, and it truly makes a difference. This is the type of program where everyone really does become family.

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? It is definitely important to create a budget and stick to it as best as you can while on any type of trip like this.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Locations
  • Hugo
* What could be improved?
  • more free time in day trip locations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew about how to better budget my money before coming.

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.