Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Summer Experience! Past Review

By (Marketing And Management, Illinois State University) - abroad from 05/19/2012 to 06/06/2012 with

University of the West of England: Bristol - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile, it was a great way to experience the foreign country firsthand, while being totally submersed in a new and exciting culture.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: University of Western England
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:

* 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? Yes
* 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? 200+ pounds/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be smart when purchasing food or drink, and set a maximum amount of money to spend per day or per night.

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

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
* 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?
  • The chance to fully participate in another culture for an extended time.
  • The ability to make your own adventure out of your time abroad.
  • The amount of sightseeing and history that is to be learned throughout the trip.
* What could be improved?
  • Extend the program to involve other study abroad schools, or foreign students as well.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Budget your money from the very beginning. It is easy to over-extend your resources.