Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

unforgettable Past Review

By (Math Education, Franciscan University of Steubenville) - abroad from 01/25/2012 to 05/05/2012 with

Franciscan University of Steubenville: Gaming - Austrian Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to appreciate the small moments and it was totally worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

Did not always know what it was or if it was edible.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never used the health care so would not know

* 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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You don't have to go out every night but enjoy the time you have.

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

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? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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?
  • trips
  • classes
  • mass
* What could be improved?
  • food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? pack things you can leave behind so you can fit more things I bought on trips in my suitcase.

Individual Course Reviews

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Philosophy of the Human Person
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Instructor: Walter
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Art Apretiation
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CMP
Course Department:
Instructor: Asci
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Christian Marriage
Course Department:
Instructor: Asci
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Intro to Scripture
Course Department:
Instructor: Cassady
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