Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great trip! A great experience! Past Review

By (Biology, General., University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/12/2013 to 06/05/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: UNI Capstone in Four Countries

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about how different cultures work. It was most definitely worth while and I would go on a different study abroad just so I could see more!

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:

We always ate very late. I would have been fine if I would have been told before we left so I could have packed 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? No

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? 500.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Start saving asap.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
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?
  • Greece
  • Romania
  • The group I got to go with
* What could be improved?
  • MORE TIME IN LONDON
  • Let the students know what is going on.
  • A better student leader.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have known how late we were going to eat. I could have saved money by bringing my own food.

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.