Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life Changing ! Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Trinity University) - abroad from 09/12/2012 to 12/19/2013 with

IFSA: Brighton - University of Sussex

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely Worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. I would be more outgoing than I was.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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:

You have to cook or buy your own food which may be expensive so budget for this.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no health issues but IFSA was very helpful in assisting us if such measures were needed.

* Safety:

Brighton is absolutely beautiful, the people are friendly, and there are lots of activities to engage in.

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)

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? Budget and take into consideration personal travel, personal supplies and cost of food. Remember the conversion rates. Also compare different stores ie. Primark vs. Argos

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • School
  • Host City
  • Visiting other places
* What could be improved?
  • Cost
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To be more adventurous.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.