Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great experience that I would recommend to others Past Review

By (Northern Illinois University) - abroad from 05/16/2016 to 05/25/2016 with

International Business Seminars: Summer MBA Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned alot about myself since I was put in a new situation where I did not know anyone. I would definitely say this experience was worthwhile.

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?

The first hotel in Munich, Germany could have been in a better and safer area, in my opinion

* 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 have a full-time job so this was not hard for me

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $700

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?
  • leader knew the area and provided help where needed
  • some of the company visits provided very good materials and helped my understanding of international business
* What could be improved?
  • more free time to site see
  • some of the company visits were bad
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That i didn't need to pack as much cloths.

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.