Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was the greatest and most rewarding experiance of my life. Past Review

By (Public Safety Executive Leadership, St. Cloud State University) - abroad from 07/18/2012 to 08/14/2012 with

St. Cloud State University: Ireland & United Kingdom - Criminal Justice Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worth while. I learned about the different cultures. I learned that what is common practice in the United States is not common practice in other countries. I learned how to adjust and be flexible on a busy schedule.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you know you are going to be going abroad, start saving now. Study abroad can be expensive especially if the country you are going to has a high exchange rate.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? n/a
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? n/a- Great Britain's language is also English

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Culture
  • The classroom learning
  • The time for site seeing
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.