Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life changing Past Review

By (University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/15/2017 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained many different experiences while abroad and I learned how to be not only a US citizen, but a global citizen. I matured greatly during this time and it was undoubtedly worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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?

There was only one nurse at the school with 130+ students. She was only there in the mornings, when many had classes, and oftentimes would leave for vacation without having a replacement.

* Safety:

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

If I were to study abroad alone once more, I would choose Harlaxton again. I had never previously left the continental United States nor did I know anyone from my home university studying abroad. Harlaxton was a safe and comfortable option for someone like me.

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)

Throughout the week was easy because food was provided at the institution. If one wanted to travel outside of Grantham, more than $100 was often required.

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The opportunity to travel often
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Nursing staff
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known that going to a foreign place can be exciting, but it does not instantly solve problems such as mental health issues.

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.