Nursing, Pre-Med, and Biomed Summer Program in Europe

This was the greatest experience of my life. When I was trying to figure out which study abroad program to go on, I wanted see as many places that I could in the time that I would be away. I looked over tens of programs and then my roommate suggested Forum Nexus. I looked at the list of places that the program offered and it immediately seemed obvious which program I should go on. Most of the other programs offered one or two cities in another country for about 2 months. When I saw that Forum Nexus offered six countries in 4 weeks, I knew that this was the program for me. It gave me the chance to see so much of Europe and since it was an international program, I made friendships with people from all over the world that will last me a lifetime. I still talked to all of the friends that I met from the trip daily in a Forum Nexus group chat to this day and I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to go on this trip. I recommend anyone that is reading this to go, It will change your life!

This program was a wonderful experience, though be prepared to plan a lot yourself. You are in class for most mornings and some afternoons, but all the other time is yours! The classes are meant to make you think, but they are not too difficult. As long as you attend class, pay attention, and study for the midterm and final, there is no reason you wouldn't pass with flying colors. The most surprising this to me was that there was a lot of independence with this program. The advisors were there to help if you needed it, but no one held your hand and showed you around Europe. It was up to you to see everything! Taking advantage of the weekend trips and sightseeing after classes is 100% worth it, so make sure you make the most of it by planning before you go and booking tours and such. The cultural experience is amazing since you are not only in Europe, but you have tons of students and professors from other countries traveling with you. Some of the best friends I made were from countries other than the U.S., and they helped me to learn so much!

Forum Nexus offered more to me than I ever could have expected. I went in to the program nervous and shy, by excited for what was to come. Within 24 hours of arriving, I had made friends that I felt like I had known for years. The program does an INCREDIBLE job making sure you get some cultural immersion, and the program director, Hugo, is really passionate about culture. Before each country, we learned about the history, language, geography, and culture. When we arrived, we got to sight-see with the group and on our own, so you get to personalize each experience. The academics are fabulous, with world-class professors who travel with you and not only teach you but get to know you. I would do Forum Nexus every summer for the rest of my life if I could.