My Tour of Europe: Europalooza Changed my Life Past Review

By (HISTORY., Illinois State University) for

Study Abroad Programs across Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, i gained so much knowledge, experience and personal friendships from this trip.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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?

I was a little disappointed with the types of hotels we stayed at. However, i know this was failure on the part of EF tours, not by the university or Dr. Hughes.

* 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

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I would just say manage your money wisely. Other countries tend to be more expensive than the US, so just be able to differ what you need from what you want.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans