Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience not easily forgotten! Past Review

By (Criminology, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 01/27/2015 to 05/12/2015 with

University of Northern Iowa: Hull - Semester in England

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I've gained an amazing amount of confidence and real world experience from my time abroad. I've been able to function at a much higher rate than I was ever able to before I left 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? $60-$70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? be careful to make sure you don't eat out too much

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Local Culture
  • New People
  • New Environment
* What could be improved?
  • Amount of class meetings
  • student flats had a few small issues
  • It was difficult to know who to contact when an issue appeared.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I knew more about my local program. I had a great time but did not do enough research before leaving.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!