Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Seeing the real locations of Harry Potter were amazing. Past Review

By (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 06/07/2017 to 06/19/2017 with

SUU: Harry Potter in the UK

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. You get to see these places in London that you only see on TV and explore for yourself.

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.

The work load was engaging but their was time to be prepared for response essays and seminars and still have time for fun on the trip.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

UK

* 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:

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

I can never get enough of the museums and Harry Potter attractions we went to.

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? $50-$100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a savings account just for this and then decide what program you want to go to.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Harry Potter
  • Museums/Galleries
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Scheduling for coursework
  • Encouraged study readings
  • Time
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much money I would spend on souvenirs at Warner Brothers Harry Potter studios.

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.