Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I would highly recommend an international summer program to anyone! Past Review

By (Health psychology and Health in a global perspective, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 06/20/2016 to 08/11/2016 with

University of Sussex: Brighton - International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I met a lot of new people from all over the world and my home university and it was also really interesting learning in a different environment. I also loved having the opportunity to travel!

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.

* 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? about 150$ excluding weekend traveling expenses
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget your money and go grocery shopping in larger supermarkets. The smaller, on campus ones tend to be more expensive

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?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • planned events for students
  • safe environment
  • small class sizes
* What could be improved?
  • Better food on campus
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive England and Europe is, especially food and daily expenses.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.