Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life changing in the best way possible! Past Review

By (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 06/04/2012 with

Utah Valley University: Traveling - Art History & Photography

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more cultured and be more aware of the world around me. I gained a new perspective of how is it to be in a country where I didn't know the language or the culture. I also gained a new lifestyle tip: slow down and enjoy everything. I will also be saving my money to go back to Europe very soon! It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever had in my education yet! So amazing.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

I wish I knew more about how much food & personal expenses I would really spend. They should have had a budget printed for us to go off of.

* 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? $150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Going to three countries was awesome.
  • All the art history lessons while going to the art museums.
  • Getting to know the other 18 students in my group, along with the teachers.
* What could be improved?
  • More educated about money: how much to bring, how much food will be, etc
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More history about each country and culture. So I could be prepared on how to behave culturally.