Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Past Review

By (Central Washington University) - abroad from 06/26/2019 to 08/16/2019 with

Study Abroad Programs in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was a worth while experience and i gained new skill that will help me when i'm in new situations

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.

Great instructors and amazing campus

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They worked hard to make sure I enjoyed my time there

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was secure and great set up

* Food:

The on campus food was great and they had a lot of variety

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Eventually i got used to the small differences and felt more at home

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

I felt very safe while moving around the city

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I had a great experience and i made a lot of friends from all over the world

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 spent about $50-$100 a week on groceries

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • The excursions
  • The class
* What could be improved?
  • A map of the area
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How far apart the landmarks were from each other

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.