Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Morocco: The Best Experience of My Life Past Review

By (International Relations and Affairs., University of the Pacific) for

AMIDEAST: Ifrane - Direct Enrollment at Al-Akhawayn University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Take every opportunity to do everything you possibly can while abroad and have no regrets.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration was very inefficient in getting things done. It was a hassel to get done the simplest of tasks.

* 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:

There were police and military around at all times in most places we went.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $20.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Always plan to take more than you expect to spend.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Make sure to research your host country as much as possible before departure.