Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A wonderful Learning experience Past Review

By (Higher Education/Higher Education Administration., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania) - abroad from 09/15/2014 to 05/29/2015 with

University of St Mark & St John: Plymouth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
the way that students are educated in another country and how it is different to how I have always been educated

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

academics were much different than what I was used to back at home

* 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? 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? 50 pounds per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? look for deals! only spend money on small things when its absolutely necessary, rather save the money for something bigger later on

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* 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
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?
  • Location
  • Friendliness of other students
* What could be improved?
  • Administration
  • Communication amongst departments
  • Communication amongst schools
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? not sure

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'