Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Most valuable experience I have ever had Past Review

By (Birmingham-Southern College) - abroad from 01/08/2018 to 05/10/2018 with

University of Birmingham: Birmingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was pricelessly valuable. Even in the moments when I was alone, I learned something about myself. Doing this program taught me so much about how to handle myself in unknown situations and gave me so much confidence to tackle similarly intimidating situations in the future.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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? No

If I were to study abroad again, I would select a more prominent location (such as London).

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to eat on campus as much as you can to save money for safe hostels and special momentos.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* 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?
  • Meeting amazing friends
  • Easy access to travel
  • University atmosphere
* What could be improved?
  • More information provided on logistics of student life
  • n/a
  • n/a
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I thoroughly enjoyed going in at the level of awareness I was. I do wish I knew more about the logistics of how modules operated but, overall, I did not feel blindsided by anything. Learning was part of the fun!

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.