Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I couldn't give it a title that would suit it. Past Review

By (The College of William and Mary) - abroad from 02/06/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can't answer that in a small box, but yes it was worthwhile.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? No
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I don't know each week, but total I spent 2000 quid.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Balls cost a lot of money, and buy a rail pass if you plan on taking at least one train ride.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The town, despite being small, was so great.
  • Joining the football club.
  • The people in McIntosh Hall
* What could be improved?
  • Information about the program before
  • The organization of the study abroad people at St Andrews
  • The times of meals.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That buying a rail pass is worth it and that there are a lot of balls that cost money.