Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life changing!! Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 04/25/2019 to 05/15/2019 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Going Global: Creating Communities and Experiences for SFA’s Clinical Teachers

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Communication skills, friendships, and cultural awareness.

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

Absolutely! This was truly the trip of a lifetime. I grew and learned a lot while abroad and I came back excited and ready to have my own classroom.

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)

There were many options for students on different budgets! Some wanted to do things that were cheaper and others that could afford it had the option to do more expensive things!

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? Physically write down spendings

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • People
  • Food
  • Experiences
* What could be improved?
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing! I went in with an open mind and learned a lot.

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.