Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Greatest, Life-Changing Experience of My Life Past Review

By (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 09/29/2014 to 12/12/2014 with

University of Leicester: Leicester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to stick with things even when they are hard, no matter what the struggle is there is always a way out. I learned to adapt to British culture and it was the best thing I couldve done. It was extremely worthwhile.

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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:

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? £100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just make sure to bring at least $5000 for a semester experience if you also want to travel. England is very expensive to live in.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
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?
  • Meeting new people
  • Traveling
  • Being a "local" in England
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing about the program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be prepared for ANYTHING. I knew this before going in, but I never embraced it until I got to England. Having an open mind is the MOST important thing you can have while studying abroad.

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.