Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Challenging but worth it Past Review

By (Marine Sciences, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 01/19/2015 to 05/26/2015 with

Bangor University: Wales - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a great deal about British, and more specifically Welsh, culture. I learned how to live as a completely independent person. It was worthwhile.

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

They planned very nice trips for international students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The hall that I lived in was nice, but it was only cleaned once a week. The walls were very thin, so I could everything that happened in my neighbor's room. The wardens were very unhelpful.

* Food:

I was able to cook for myself.

* 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? $100

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The location
  • Knowledgeable faculty
* What could be improved?
  • Increased interaction between university staff and students.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would've learned more about the Bangor community and the surrounding area.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!