Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Highlight of my Summer Past Review

By (Southern Utah University) - abroad from 05/02/2017 to 05/15/2017 with

SUU: Theatre in London

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was my first time out of the country so it was amazing to interact with locals and learn about different customs. The United Kingdom is very similar but very different at the same time from U.S. culture.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

I loved interacting with the locals but I wish there would've been more opportunities to have conversations with them and get to know more about their lives.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

We didn't have any issues with health on the trip.

* Safety:

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

I really loved all of the activities we did, I love theater and it was incredible to see it in one of the most cultured cities in the world.

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 really depended on how much you were willing to spend on souvenirs and extra excursions.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150+

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Watching West End shows
  • Getting to know new people
  • Seeing historical landmarks
* What could be improved?
  • More events planned for when the english program went to Cardiff
  • More interaction with the locals
  • More down time if possible
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I didn't need to worry about making friends.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.