Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great experience for seeing how business works internationally! Past Review

By (Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge) - abroad from 05/16/2017 to 06/06/2017 with

International Business Seminars: Summer Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was interesting to see how businesses function day to day in other countries. We are free to do what we want after our meetings are over so you definitely get to explore these new places and learn even more!

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:

* 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

It was a great experience. Everyday you saw or learned something new. It's very fast paced, but it is very educational.

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? $400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't go crazy and spend all of your money in the first week! Budget yourself so you can have money at the end of the trip!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Various types of meetings
  • Great city choices
  • Definitely have time to explore
* What could be improved?
  • Timing of meetings/lunches
  • Few extra days in countries
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Definitely have multiple ways of getting money! Bring cash and also a debit card just incase!! Also be prepared to dress business casual daily! Bring comfortable shoes due to long days and lots of walking.

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.