Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Lost Into History Past Review

By (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 05/03/2017 to 05/15/2017 with

SUU: Theatre in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about who I am and where I want to go. It has truly opened my mind to the possibilities of where I could end up in life.

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:

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

I want to go to the same place but I don't necessarily want to take the class again, because I don't need 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? 500 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring dry snacks like crackers and trail mix. Also, find a Pound Land.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* 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?
  • Accents
  • Food
  • Culture
* What could be improved?
  • Price
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Expect to be tired from doing so much stuff.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'