formative Past Review

By (Oklahoma State University - Stillwater) - abroad from 02/01/2016 to 06/30/2016 with

Universtity of Utrecht: Utrecht - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
There's so many different people and perspectives in the world we ought to consider

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.

Probably the most difficult courses I will take during my bachelors studies were taken abroad. Class structure was vastly different and predicated upon the student's job to complete extra work outside class.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

20 minute bike ride from my classes. Would've like more central locale

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Didn't use it - please disregard this rating

* 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)

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
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travelling
  • Rigorous courses
  • Meeting new people
* What could be improved?
  • textbook acquisition
  • apartment privacy
  • better on campus dining and designated smoking spots
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how easy it would be to travel. I would've planned more trips or at least different trips

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.