Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Greatest experience I’ve been through so far Past Review

By (Texas Lutheran University) - abroad from 01/07/2019 to 04/29/2019 with

University of Evansville: Grantham - Study abroad at Harlaxton College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was a very worthwhile experience. I met so many different kinds of people, and learned so much on how to deal with people from other countries. There is so much i learned about myself and others throughout this experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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:

Could do better on the food variety.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The nurse is on site at times, but can not do much for you if you are truly sick.

* Safety:

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

I would absolutely do it again.

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? 50ish£
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do not do currency exchange centers unless truly needed. Do not bring cash like i did because you will end up losing money on the commission they charge.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling/learning about history
  • Being in the english countryside
  • The extra things harlaxton offered
* What could be improved?
  • The food
  • The A/C in the castle
  • the taxi service
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That planning my travels on my own is cheaper than going through the school.

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.