Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Very solid experience about how Africa lives that I will not forget Past Review

By (Accounting, Bentley University) - abroad from 05/29/2013 to 07/28/2013 with

Bentley University: Ghana - Global Social Responsibilty Practicum

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
- New cultures - Made new friends - Got some IFRS experience

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)

Minimal cost

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? - Try to learn how to take public transportation( Trotros) because it'd way cheaper than Taxis

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Ghanaian eople
  • Nature
  • Students I worked with
* What could be improved?
  • Hosting families locations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Some local Ghanaian languages

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.