Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had a great experience meeting new people and traveling! Past Review

By (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 08/24/2016 to 12/07/2016 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about history and met new people. Yes, I would do it again if I could.

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?

Living in a manor was so cool!

* Food:

The food could have been better.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I did a lot of local traveling, but I wish that I had met more people from the area.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The nurse was on campus from 8:00am to 12:00pm only on certain days.

* Safety:

I felt very safe while I was at Harlaxton. Security was very nice.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I met new people, went to new place, and learned more about the country I was living in.

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)

While not traveling I did not spend very much because was already paid for on campus. if I wanted to eat later when the refectory was closed I had to spend money to have take out.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 25 pounds

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?

Select all that apply

  • 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 independently
  • traveling with the school
  • learning about culture
* What could be improved?
  • the food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would bring American snacks with me.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.