Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best Abroad Experience Ever 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?
I gained the opportunity to network with top-level business executives in a foreign country and outside of a classroom. I also had the opportunity to dive into the culture in all of the countries visited.

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?

We stayed at 4-5 star hotels in the best spots in the cities visited.

* Food:

The food was absolutely amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We were fully insured with healthcare before the program even began. We were insured throughout the entirety of the program and it was an easy process.

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The company visits
  • The structure
  • The cities
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You do not need to pack as much as you think.

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.