Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life-Enhancing Past Review

By (EDUCATION., Franciscan University of Steubenville) - abroad from 01/14/2012 to 05/04/2012 with

Franciscan University of Steubenville: Gaming - Austrian Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have a new appreciation for different cultures, and also an understanding of the universality of the human experience. I live life in a more focused, thoughtful, and passionate way. I feel more confident in my ability to organize my life and become who I want to be. It was absolutely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • 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?
  • The classes
  • The town of Gaming and the community
  • Traveling to other countries on weekends
* What could be improved?
  • The food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had researched the history and customs of some of the countries I visited. A weekend is a short time, and I was better able to soak in a country's culture if I already knew some of its history.