Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study Abroad helped me learn a lot about different cultures Past Review

By (BA Journalism, Texas Christian University) for

Texas Christian University: London - TCU in London - Westminster

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Study Abroad helped me meet a lot of new friends and actually see a different part of the world that i would not have been able to otherwise. Living in a different country really teaches you about that place and helps you respect other people in a way you wouldn't if not emerged in their 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

Strengths: Great program size, good classrooms, great location

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There could have been more activities/tours/field trips with the class that were required; also, the trips that did occur were somewhat unorganized

* 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

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take advantage of your time abroad (no matter how short or long) and do something every day in the city you are in!