Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best decision I ever made, I learned so much about myself and what I want Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 09/30/2013 to 06/06/2013 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I have the power to make me happy, and that life is about doing things that make me happy. That I shouldn't focus completely on the perfect job or future, but do things that make me happy right here and now. And that so many amazing people live in this world, and it's my goal to fill my life with those people.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Generally very friendly and helpful

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was nice having my own room, everything was fine

* Food:

No food provided on campus, but there was lots of grocery and eating options on campus!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Since I was in a regular dorm with English freshman I felt like I wasn't even different from them

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Thanks, NHS!

* 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)

It's certainly more expensive than the states, but so goes life in Europe

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Not sure.. Maybe somewhere around 80$
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Drink beer, not spirits!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • Hassle free
  • Not living with other foreigners
  • Support throughout the visa application
* What could be improved?
  • Not sure...
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How hard it was going to be to come home

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.