Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I had a great experience studying in England! Past Review

By (Valparaiso University) - abroad from 01/12/2012 to 05/17/2012 with

Valparaiso University: Cambridge - Valparaiso University Study Center

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the English culture, and I learned about other European cultures. The experience also taught me a lot about myself and my abilities, and it was definitely worthwhile.

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

* 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)

* 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? $30-$40 on average
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Look for cheap grocery stores like an Aldi, and when withdrawing money, withdraw with a debit card since it will generally provide lower fees.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Traveling
  • Learning about other cultures
  • More free time on weekends
* What could be improved?
  • Security at the house
  • More channels on the house TV
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I wouldn't need as many clothes as I ended up packing.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Global Health
Course Department: Nursing
Instructor: Nola Schmidt
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Yes, it was more challenging than I thought, and I just didn't find the class interesting.
Credit Transfer Issues: No