Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best adventure, while trying to understand myself and my future. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/26/2011 to 06/13/2012 with

University of East Anglia: Norwich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. Academically, I've gained experience doing more personal research, for assignments and to just become more knowledgeable on a topic. Personally, I've gained more self-confidence in myself and my abilities.

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:

Students were responsible for their own meals.

* 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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Not sure
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Give yourself a budget, and try to stick with it. You don't have to always go out clubbing; when you do it once, the rest are pretty much the same. You can get student discounts or student deals, if you know where to look.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • It allowed me to be more independent and responsible.
  • It gave me an opportunity to experience a different culture.
* What could be improved?
  • The events set up at the beginning of the year.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How difficult it is to bring everything you brought abroad and everything you've accumulated, back home.