Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most I have ever learned about other cultures and myself in 4 months. Past Review

By (Economics., Furman University) - abroad from 08/20/2012 to 12/14/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in Belgium

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very worthwhile; gain lots of independence and self confidence.

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?

Good location, but small living quarters and close proximity to others.

* Food:

Had to supply own meals. Depends on what you buy/cook.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

If there was a health problem, available clinic at the university.

* 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)

Europe is much more expensive, especially food.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 40 Euros

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Absorbing into another culture
  • Learning various cultures
  • travel
* What could be improved?
  • Living accomodations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How easy it is to travel around Europe

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.