Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions., Ithaca College) for

Jonkoping University: Jonkoping - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

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?

I lived in a 2 person apartment with my friend who studied abroad with me. The apartment building was just outside the city of Jonkoping. It included Swedish and International students. <br /><br />

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be sure to bring enough money to travel. It cost more money that expected to travel to other countries and with the International Association.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
Language acquisition improvement?

I took a weekly Swedish class that was taught by some friends I had made over in Sweden. I practiced with those friends and used Swedish while grocery shopping/ etc. All of the Swedish classmates used English with me.

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Occupational Therapy Preventive, Remedial, and Compensatory Interventions
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: THe course included in class lecture, structured workshops, structured study groups, and several visits to local companies/ occupational therapists. The textbook was great. All of the teachers had a strong command for the material and presented it well in English. The exams were challenging, but just right for the material we learned in class. It was a very practical, applicable, hands-on class.
Credit Transfer Issues: No credit transfer problems