Wish I could go again!!! Past Review
By Deenpreet (University of Washington) - abroad from 07/01/2016 to 07/31/2015 with
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 8 Cities in 1 Month
Deenpreet Dhaliwal ยท November 18, 2016 I was a part of 2015 FN program and I still constantly think about the amazing experience I had! What I really liked about Forum Nexus is that you can customize the experience to your travel preferences. There is a good variety of class offerings and because the program goes through multiple countries, you can visit a lot of different cities (or stay in one place and dig a little deeper, as I did!). A special shout out to the staff of Forum Nexus--they work tirelessly to make sure each student has a great summer. Feedback is taken seriously and the team is very committed to making continual improvements. I highly recommend this program!!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The staff of Forum Nexus worked tirelessly to make sure everyone had a great time. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels are really nice and there are only 2-3 people per room so it's really comfortable. The resort in Rhodes, Greece was my favorite--amazing breakfast! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health issues, when they came up, were handled excellently. I had a minor issue during the beginning of the program and a staff member was really helpful and immediately provided assistance. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
Yes, the program is expensive but Forum-Nexus was great in communicating how much money we should budget. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't overpack! As a general rule of thumb, pack half the stuff you think you need and take twice the money you think you need. |
