Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I learned a lot about other countries while having fun. Past Review

By (HISTORY., Loyola University Maryland) - abroad from 09/01/2012 to 06/19/2013 with

Loyola University Maryland: Newcastle upon Tyne -

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about other styles of education. It taught me to be much more self-motivated as a student.

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.

I found the classes to be much easier than at Loyola.

* 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)

The exchange rate made thing pretty tight. But I survived.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I bought a big bag of rice from an asian grocery store for about 20 quid. This lasted me all year.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travelling
  • Living with people who are different than me.
  • Playing on the University lax team.
* What could be improved?
  • The housing arrangements.
  • Coordinating classes for the return semester to Loyola.
  • Helping students plan a budget.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The amount of money things cost with the exchange rate.

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.