Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Insurance., Illinois State University) - abroad from 05/18/2012 to 06/14/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot from this experience. The main thing that I learned was about myself. I was able to learn that I am able to take care of myself in a different country. It was worth every penny.

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.

I loved it

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved them. They were always asking how we were doing.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Host family was the best. I felt very welcomed

* Food:

I like it, but it was different.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt like I could blend in if I actually lived there.

* 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)

I was able to budget correctly and was still able to enjoy myself.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $175
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Only withdraw from the ATM once a week and split you money evenly per day.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Being able to live with a host family
  • Being able to go to more than one country
* What could be improved?
  • planned field trip to Stonehedge in the schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would love Bristol so much and to bring a flash drive.