Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A wonderful learning experience abroad filled with ups and downs. Past Review

By (International Business, Marist College) - abroad from 07/01/2015 to 07/31/2015 with

Summit Global Education: Europe - Study Abroad Tour (Multi-Country)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to deal with many language barriers and how to get along with people from other parts of the United States and the world.

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.

I chose to do the shorter, one month program. That being said, my classes were for intense than some of the other students because they had two months for their classes. In Prague I had 8 hour classes for almost ten days. That was intense but I felt as though the homework was very doable and given in small, manageable doses. We had many resources but I was definitely pressed for time to take advantage of all of them.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They were awesome! Totally available to help with personal problems or misunderstanding in the teachings. They were so chill and felt like family.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

They were all beautiful and clean. They were also in great locations throughout the cities.

* Food:

We had two great free breakfasts at our hotels but other than that people were on their own for food which was fun and nice.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I did not feel that integrated because I do not speak any of the languages of the countries we visited and we often stayed in hotels.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A

* Safety:

All of the cities were really safe and usually there are people to explore the city with.

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 was hard for me because I love shopping and eating good food but if i were better at budgiting it would have been doable.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Maybe try to eat more meals at home or in the hotels.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Freedom to explore on our own
  • The friends I made
  • The beauty I was introduced to throughout the world
* What could be improved?
  • Prague professor
  • more spread out class time
  • maybe some more group trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Better to overpack than under pack Enjoy every moment of your experience for what it is not what it should be

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.