Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Oh Franklin! Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 08/24/2016 to 12/09/2016 with

Franklin University Switzerland: Lugano - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to handle everything for myself, I couldn't depend on my parents for most things. I became much more independent.

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.

I really love my experience abroad. Franklin University Switzerland was perfect because the school is easy to transition into and meet so many new people from all over the world. My only complaint would be that some teachers seemed less interested in me because I was only there for a semester.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff at Franklin were very helpful in getting me the right documentation and everything I needed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The dorms on campus were wonderful, best dorms I have been in my whole college career.

* Food:

The cafeteria food is good, though it does get bland. And trying to eat off campus is just insanely expensive.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Everyone is very friendly and inviting at Franklin.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I hurt my knee while at Franklin, the nurse was helpful by setting up an appointment at a doctor for me.

* Safety:

Switzerland is one of the safest countries you can live and study in. I always felt safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 francs

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Free weekends
  • People
* What could be improved?
  • Professors
  • Clarity of documents
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish knew that because I directly enrolled the experience became mine. I didn't have a program telling me where or what to do so I was able to customize my trip to my wants.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.