Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was the best school semester of my life! Past Review

By (University of Southern Indiana) - abroad from 08/24/2017 to 12/07/2017 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
There is so much more to see outside of the US. My time abroad was definitely worthwhile because of all the countries I was able to visit.

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?

I was satisfied with my room and roommates.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was very aware of and accepted the many different cultures in Europe.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

With a health issue, they had a doctor close to the school that we could take a cab to. There were quite a few cheap pharmacies in town as well.

* Safety:

I felt very safe in the city I stayed in. Don't travel anywhere alone, even if you know where you're going.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Although I loved my time in England, I would like to visit somewhere else and experience living in another country.

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 $1000 including independent travel and food
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't Stop researching until you find the cheapest train/flight. It's very cheap to travel in Europe so don't be afraid to research a couple hours for the best deal.

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?
  • Travel
  • Students
  • Professors
* What could be improved?
  • Cheaper semesters
  • Better travel weekends
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That travel is insanely cheap in Europe, but you were allowed to plan trips before you arrived, so I wish I would have known that to get tickets in advance.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!