This is Forum-Nexus!! Past Review
By Krysten Kelly (Minnesota State University, Mankato) - abroad from 06/26/2017 to 07/29/2017 with
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month
It was 100% worthwhile and I would do it again and again if I could. I learned so much about myself and about every country and culture we visited. I fell in love with traveling and going out of my comfort zone on this trip.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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I had the time of my life studying abroad for 5 weeks with Forum-Nexus! We toured to so many iconic destinations, historical landmarks and beautiful countries in such a short period of time. There was always something to do and see every day, and there was never a dull moment during the entire trip. The staff and Hugo were full of infectious energy all the time and they were incredibly helpful with everything leading up to and throughout the program. The entire program was very organized and safe, and overall very well put together. Forum-Nexus offers something for everyone interested. The classes were all extremely interesting and relevant, and the professors were very engaged. What you learn in the classroom carries into where you’re touring that day and the professional and cultural visits were all incredible and a unique aspect to Forum-Nexus. I met some of the best people on this trip and I had so much fun every single day. This program is truly one of a kind and it was absolutely amazing. Be prepared to dance and sing every day and have the time of your life with Forum-Nexus! I really couldn’t recommend this program enough! |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50-60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I didn't budget for public transportation or water, and if I could go back and do it again, I wish I had known that water wasn't free and that I used public transportation more than I thought I would. |
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| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing. I felt very well prepared for this program and I felt like I knew what to expect from the FB page and talking to the staff. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
