Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The trip gave me new experiences where I learned a lot about myself! Past Review

By (Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge) - abroad from 05/15/2018 to 06/06/2018 with

International Business Seminars: Summer Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
3- From my experience abroad I learned to be confident in myself. I think this simple fact made the trip worthwhile. I was able to face new challenges and adventures everyday which gave me more confidence in my own abilities. I was able to use what I have learned in the past to help me in each situation.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

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)

I ended up spending less money than I was intending to, but some spent more. It really depends on you and what restaurants you choose to eat and what you choose to get at each. I shared some meals with others and that made expenses go down!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I spent about 150-200 or so in each country
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save as you earn and budget out how much you want to spend each day or the max you want to spend on each meal.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people leading it
  • The places we went
  • The free time we had to do things on our own
* What could be improved?
  • Add more interaction with the presenters at each company
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had made a bucket list of things I wanted to do or see for each city!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.