Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I would do it again in a heart beat. Past Review

By (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/14/2014 to 05/28/2014 with

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there are so many other things to see outside of Iowa. I feel that the European country is more relaxed then here in america.

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?

* 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? Throughout the two weeks I was there I probably spent $300 on food. I only ate out since I did not have a living arrangement to cook my own meals.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? When you know you are going, do not spend as much on entertainment things. This will help spare some money. If you are someone that goes home often, trying staying so you can save that money instead of using it on gas.

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?

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  • 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?
  • Ireland
  • Making new friends
  • the culture
* What could be improved?
  • Do not put the London eye on our U-bills, allow students to choose if they want to do it or not.
  • I wish we could of planned to have a night in London, and see it lit up.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? When the program assistant say do not pack shorts, you should pack a summer outfit just in case.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Capstone England and Ireland
Course Department: Environment and Technology
Instructor: Ali Kashef
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I think the most challenging thing was getting around and knowing where you were. yes I really enjoyed the professor, and which I could have him as a professor again, however he is not in my major. We had papers, and 2 powerpoint presentations.
Credit Transfer Issues: no