Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I really loved the program! June 03, 2024

By (Economics, Antioch University – Los Angeles) - abroad from 07/01/2023 to 08/03/2023 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Really worth it! I totally recommend it

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.

I loved the program, I enjoyed the fast paced nature of moving around and getting to experience so much

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Lake gard was my favorite I loved all cities we visited

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved all hotels

* Food:

Food was amazing

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Fun and informative

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

nothing happened

* Safety:

all was safe

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

used everyday in the streets

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Classes
  • Visits
  • Culture
* What could be improved?
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Culture about EU

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.