Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

AMAZING! Past Review

By (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 06/02/2013 to 06/27/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the history of Italy! I also learned a lot about myself and how I want others think/react towards me.

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:

* 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? 70-100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Wait to buy gifts until the END of the trip. That way you know you will have plenty of money leftover!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • FOOD!
  • Meeting new people!
  • Spending an extended period of time in another culture/
* What could be improved?
  • Communication between program assistant and professor.
  • Program Assistant in general
  • Wait items are vital for the trip and what are not.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To pack much lighter than I did! Also, to have an open mind about the backgrounds of the students I would be spending the next month with. Also, that studying abroad with people you do not know is better than going to people you do know!

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.