Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/11/2018 to 05/22/2018 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): British Isles: From History and Economics to Manufacturing and Trade

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can’t the value of culture and travel. I broadened my view on the world as a whole.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

We were so on the go, that we didn’t get the experience as much local food as I would have liked.

* 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

The expierance was once in a lifetime. I would love to go on another trip to learn more cultures.

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? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? SAVE SAVE SAVE. save more than you think you’ll need

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The differences in each country we visited
* What could be improved?
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Try to make friends within the group before leaving. it would’ve helped to have someone to experience things with.