Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Can't wait to go back! Past Review

By (Fashion Merchandising., Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/22/2014 to 07/04/2014 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Denmark & Sweden - Scandinavian Culture and Business

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to listen closely, to be aware of my surroundings and that a predetermined budget can be maintained in even the most expensive countries if I put in the effort to find the options myself.

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.

I didn't think this class was particularly challenging but given that I'd never been to this region I found the information exciting.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

My professors did a fantastic job! However, I was greatly disappointed with CEPA.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Thoroughly enjoyed the diversity!

* Food:

The homemade food on the farm was my favorite!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I gave this section 3 stars because I didn't feel like stuck out but at the same time I know that it was pretty clear that I did not completely fit.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Did not use this while abroad

* 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)

The only reason I went over 200 was because of my souvenirs. My actual expenses were maintained fairly low due to my own effort to look for affordable options

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* 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?
  • Copenhagen
  • Brunsta Gard
  • Kronborg
* What could be improved?
  • CEPA
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that we had known that CEPA would mess up that many times. I was disappointed by the way they handled the issues that they had created.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.