Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One in a Lifetime Experience - Just Go! Past Review

By (Olivet Nazarene University) - abroad from 05/11/2016 to 08/03/2016 with

Messiah University: International Business Institute, Worldwide Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The most worthwhile experience. I would do it every year if I could. Amazing friendships that last a lifetime, great classes, and such a fantastic itinerary. You will never get an opportunity like this one.

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?

* 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

Easily the best experience I've had in my whole life. The friendships you gain alone are worth every penny. This experience looks great on a resume and really gives you confidence in every aspect of your life.

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? The fact that they give you a stipend in every new country helps a lot. I often had money left over, or would need additional money just for personal souvenirs.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • People
  • Travel
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Some daily activities
  • Length of time in countries
  • :)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How life changing it would really be.

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.