Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Awesome and lots of memories Past Review

By (BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES., SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 07/06/2012 to 08/06/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Oxford - Humanities Course

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about English culture and history and was able to see many historical and cultural sites.

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:

Watch out for pickpockets

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)

* 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? $100

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?

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • well organized with many events
  • great professors
  • just the right length of time
* What could be improved?
  • more interaction with local people
  • more guest lectures from local professors
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? plan any weekend excursions as early as possible to save money and hassel.