Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I enjoyed my time on this trip and learned a lot! Past Review

By (Music Education, Presbyterian College) - abroad from 03/28/2013 to 04/06/2013 with

Presbyterian College: United Kingdom - England Maymester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I saw and learned about many different cathedrals in Great Britain. I also learned about some of the colleges and universities there such as the Durham Castle University.

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 had a great time and learned a lot!

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 400 Pounds

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Going with a group.
  • Trying new things.
  • Learning about the history.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? In Great Britain and Scotland they do not have hair conditioner or wash cloths at the hotel.