Enriching Experience that I will surely remember forever! Past Review
By A student (Siena College) - abroad from 08/05/2017 to 12/07/2017 with
IFSA/Alliance: Manipal - Global and Public Health
I learned you make your own experience. You should do what you want to do, and be friends with people who are similar-minded and mature enough to take new challenges with you. Studying abroad is a worthwhile opportunity so make sure you have a positive, open mind to take on new challenges/opportunities.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Excellent Academic Rigor, Great Resources, Terrific Staff |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Excellent and friendly! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Had a single room with a bathroom. Hotel-style living for 4 months was amazing. |
| * Food: |
All types of International food options available. Indian food on campus was delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
No problem integrating into local culture because I had a open mind. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Free insurance was provided and hospital is part of campus. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe-lots of security and very college-friendly city |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved Manipal, and everything about that experience was everything I ever wanted. |
Finances
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* 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) |
Very easily/minimal cost for most things. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $20/week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy everything you need for the semester initially-space it out and eventually you will find stores that sell things cheaply. Eat outside at least twice a week and try to go to a new place each time. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone in any occasion. It's probably for the best. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
