Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An absolutely incredible experience that I will never forget! Past Review

By (Accounting, Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/27/2014 to 12/11/2014 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While abroad, I learned time management skills, balancing my assignments with the many trips that we went on. I also learned how to navigate the sometimes confusing and complicated tube system.

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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:

I felt completely safe throughout my entire experience abroad.

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? Approximately $20-$30

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The many field trips to the historical sites.
* What could be improved?
  • The placement of the field trips should perhaps be after we have learned abou the specific subjects.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I had known how difficult it was going to be to leave my family behind.