Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An unforgettable experience! Past Review

By (Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations., Illinois State University) - abroad from 05/18/2013 to 05/27/2013 with

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What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile because understanding the pattern of how fashion repeats itself will be very beneficial for my desired future career of an apparel buyer. As a buyer, it is important to be able to forecast trends. This trip exposed me to different cultures which may be beneficial to my future career may I get the chance to travel abroad for work related projects.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* 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:

It would be nice for a faculty member to be in each small group during free time.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $300.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Spend all of your coins first because they cannot be converted back to U.S. dollars.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Site seeing
  • Food
  • Making new friends
* What could be improved?
  • more time to explore
  • better accomodations
  • need wifi at accomodations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how costly the dining and service charges would be.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!