Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I'm not really sure. Past Review

By (Psychology, Susquehanna University) - abroad from 08/29/2014 to 12/20/2014 with

IFSA: Limerick - University of Limerick

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about advocating for myself, integrating, and realizing my own independence. It was worthwhile to me.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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:

I cooked my own food and budgeting my own groceries in this program.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

This was no fault of the program! I had the necessary tools.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep a budget or use a budgeting app- don't just trust yourself to know how much to spend if you have a finite amount of money for this trip.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Apartment-style living
  • Sponsored trips
  • Sponsored holiday meal
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had researched more about my individual campus.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!