Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience with the British school system! Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 11/22/2019 to 12/06/2019 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?
I learned so much about British culture and got to learn about their schools.

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.

* 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

I had a great experience and loved getting to be at the schools !

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? I probably spent between $20-30 dollars every day on food and other expenses , sometimes more if we went into london.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get food at the grocery store for lunches!!

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?

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  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The schools
* What could be improved?
  • The distance we stayed from London
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew more about the cost of the trip.

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!