Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had the time of my life abroad and recommend it to everyone! Past Review

By (Nursing., University of Great Falls) - abroad from 09/15/2012 to 06/22/2013 with

USAC England: Brighton - Undergraduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself as well as the world and how people in other cultures live. It was the best experience of my life and has sparked in a passion in me to be a world traveller.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved Mary, Becca, and Zoe. They were so helpful and welcoming and made it very easy for us to adjust and feel at home.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It would have been helpful to have been integrated with the British students as well as the students abroad.

* 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)

England is a very expensive place to live. And since the pound is stronger your money goes even faster.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $80 at least
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries, cook, and eat left-overs. Don't eat a whole lot of takeout and save your money for what you really want to do.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • 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?
  • It is close and easy to get to other cities and countries.
  • Our on-site administrators - Mary, Becca, and Zoe - were awesome.
* What could be improved?
  • More trips in the UK.
  • House students with the local students as well as international.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had considered the exchange rate and that you lose money faster than you realize. Also, don't pack too much, you pay for it later.

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.