Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The one decision I repent Past Review

By (Sacred Heart University) - abroad from 07/01/2017 to 12/14/2018 with

Sacred Heart University: SHU in Luxembourg

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
From course, almost nothing, but living abroad is always a good experience.

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.

most important its not a university, as the college exist in the basement of building owned by external party. You are not even allowed to enter the main building. Poor courses except for some finance ones, only 2-3 permanent professors teaching multiple courses. Money oriented staff, no support, rude behavior, bathroom sized library just for the sake of name. However ok if you dont care about learning but try your chances in Luxembourg job market.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Poor, You dont get any administrative help on time and very rude behaviour from them.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

satisfactory compared to general prices of luxembourg.

* Food:

No canteen, one very expensive vending machine

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Luxembourg is overall a good country. But college does give a damn about social and cultural integration.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Unlike every college in Luxembourg, this college does not even cover you under any insurance. Luxembourg is very expensive in healthcare

* Safety:

Luxembourg is a safe country

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Generic curricullum expect some finance courses, only 2-3 permanant professors teaching several courses, pathetic administration with zero flexibility, no academic support, no impact of feedback, no concern to students learning. Charged for books and no books given except for 1. Paid a lot for classes in basement of external building. Its not a university its a business house and administration proudly says it on your face.

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)

Very expensive country , average monthly expense of EUR700-800

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? ~$200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook yourself

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • INTERNSHIP
  • -
  • -
* What could be improved?
  • ADMINISTRATION ETHICS
  • COURSE STRUCTURE
  • INFRASTRUCTURE
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? ONLY THE FACT THAT THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR COLLEGE IS MONEY

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!