Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I would definitely do it all again Past Review

By (Millsaps College) - abroad from 07/17/2016 to 08/04/2016 with

Millsaps College: Summer 2016 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about other cultured and how they live a relaxed way of life.

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.

* 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? No

The program is great. I would choose the same places but take a business class.

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)

London was very expensive but Italy and Germany are very affordable.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't think anything is cheap in London just because the prices are in pounds. The conversion makes all the difference. Convert to dollars before you buy.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Eating the food in Italy.
  • Meeting locals and learning about them.
* What could be improved?
  • More integration with other students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't take connecting flights, or take as few 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.