Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had an awesome time and really enjoyed my time in the UK. Past Review

By (Music Education, Presbyterian College) - abroad from 02/28/2013 to 03/09/2013 with

Presbyterian College: United Kingdom - England Maymester Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the musical styles of another country and also about different art and architecture. It was definitely worth my time.

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? 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 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? no

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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  • Americans
* 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?
  • Singing in the Cathedrals and different venues from in the United States.
  • Food
  • Tour guides
* What could be improved?
  • More free time
  • Not being on the go constantly.
  • Being to do other things than just what was set up for us through the trip.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish i would have known that the prices for food would have been less than I expected.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!