Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a life changing experience that I will never forget. Past Review

By (Accounting, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/17/2013 to 05/31/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience abroad was definitely worth while. It was interesting to have to get along and deal with 40 different personalities. I made so many new friends and I was glad that I went into it not knowing anyone else.

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)

The exchange rate at the time was horrible for us.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $500/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring your own food with you and don't go to sit down restaurants for each meal.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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 countries I went to.
  • The friends I met,
  • The culture, food, and music.
* What could be improved?
  • More organized.
  • Better Itinerary
  • A little more preparation before the trip
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had flown a lot more than I had before the trip. I wish I knew more about the flight and customs before we went.

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.