Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Peak of my college education Past Review

By (University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 09/14/2017 to 01/09/2018 with

ISEP Exchange: Bradford - Exchange Program at University of Bradford

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was worthwhile. I gained independence, lifelong friendships, cultural values and many many more that could only be learned in this environment

Personal Information

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

I felt at home while being thousands of miles away from home.

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? >= 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? LEARN HOW TO BUDGET

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • It is highly diverse
  • How easily adaptable it is
* What could be improved?
  • Better international student advisors
  • Internet access was not reliable
  • Technology at Emm Lane Campus was not reliable
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew to stay the entire academic year and not only one semester. Also, I wish I would have learned more about budgeting and how to spend my money

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.