Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible city Past Review

By (University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 01/28/2017 to 06/10/2017 with

USAC England: Brighton - Undergraduate Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Was able to travel and meet loads of interesting people, both Americans and Europeans, making the experience very worth it.

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.

Very easy classes that require very little time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Fine, not around much but given the lack of requirements from the classes is not an issue.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Single rooms that are large and clean, with kitchen and living area.

* 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

Amazing location, great and easy place to travel from, cool locals, unstressful school schedule, on the beach, and a fun night life

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 american dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? n/a

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • location
  • local people
  • the city itself
* What could be improved?
  • USAC administration should give the students more information regarding classes/ class schedules/ school requirements payments and so on
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That you could live in the city itself instead of in the dorms.

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.