Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a lifetime- definitely worth it! Past Review

By (Supply Chain Management, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 07/30/2012 with

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I got to see a lot of great sites and learn the history behind them. Very beneficial!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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)

Spent a lot more than I planned. Some food included, some was on our own.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $350
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Food is just more expensive in general. Bring your own breakfast foods (like granola bars), can be good snacks.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Our professor made sure we made the most of the trip!
  • I went on the trip not knowing anyone and made friends.
* What could be improved?
  • More selective in the assistants that get to go
  • Better budgeting
  • More group meals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to budget and that I should have planned to stay and go to other countries.