Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best. Summer. EVER! Past Review

By (Messiah College) - abroad from 05/17/2017 to 07/26/2017 with

Messiah University: International Business Institute, Worldwide Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
What didn't I gain?! I would do it again in a heart beat.

Review Photos

Messiah College: International Business Institute, Worldwide Summer Program Photo

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

IBI is invaluable. Everything within this program prepares you to face not only the world of international business, but also for the life ahead of you. You make incredible friendships, enrich your knowledge and see so much of the world.

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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Spend money wisely

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Places we went
  • Things we did
  • Food we ate
* What could be improved?
  • A little bit more down time
  • Less museums!!!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think there is no way of preparing anyone for what they are about to experience. I wish I had been encouraged more to have an open mind and be as flexible as possible.

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.