Europe is absolutely amazing!!!! GOOOO!!!!! Past Review

By (Accounting/Finance, Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 06/20/2014 to 07/17/2014 with

Study Abroad Programs across Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
People are different in other parts of the world. Once you meet them, you can respect them, which is very useful for a future job.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very hard course

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Excellent teacher and tour manager

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Small rooms, good locations

* Food:

Paris had excellent food, other than that, it was marginal. Continental breakfasts were poor

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Loved the locals, really enjoyed seeing and participating in their culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Just be smart. Use common sense

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Europe is expensive. It just is. Plan accordingly

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
  • International Students
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?
  • Seeing several countries
  • Beautiful nature
  • Beautiful architexture
* What could be improved?
  • Professor expectations of students prior knowledge versus the student's actual knowledge
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go with a close friend who shares the same cultural interests that you do

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Business and Politics in the EU

Course Department: International Economics
Instructor: Eddie Gerba
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Very very hard course, but the professor was really cool
Credit Transfer Issues: