Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

IFSA Bulter: University of Sussex Past Review

By (Stevens Institute of Technology) - abroad from 09/10/2015 to 12/24/2016 with

IFSA: Brighton - University of Sussex

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a world view. Before going abroad, I n

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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

One of the best things I have done in college is studying abroad in England. At my home university, the study abroad program is still developing which meant I had to place a lot of trust in the IFSA-Butler program. During the period before departure, IFSA was extremely helpful in making sure that I had all necessary information. While abroad, IFSA planned very interesting events such as the adventure weekend excursion to wales where we participated in canoeing, a rope course and other fun activities. Overall, IFSA Butler gave me a very strong group of friends in addition to a supportive network while I was abroad. I would recommend studying abroad with them to anyone who wants a fun, unique experience.

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? $50

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Social Life
  • Academics
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

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.