Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Travel Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Business Administration, University of Evansville) - abroad from 08/27/2014 to 12/20/2014 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The world is a big place. America isn't the center of the universe.

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?

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Know how much you want to spend on souvenirs before you go. Food is expensive; dedicate more to that than anything else.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling every weekend
  • Living in a Manor
  • Having British Professors
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • More trips taken with the college
  • Not paying for laundry
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much things would cost. It was crazy expensive because of the exchange rate especially the British Pound. Plan at least 6 weeks ahead; you'll get better deals that way. Go with a group!

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.