Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Humanitarian Engineering Solutions Past Review

By (Civil Engineering., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/23/2012 to 05/09/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Cusco - Global Engineering Outreach Peru

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a huge appreciation and a greater understanding of the needs of people in a different culture, and the process of design and problem solving. YES.

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

* 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?

Several of us experienced trouble while we were there, with altitude, with food problems, etc. But I felt like we were adequately prepared and there was plenty of assistance.

* 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? 100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Independence of the groups
  • Working with a mentor
* What could be improved?
  • Better professionals/communication with professional mentors ( Eagle Condor)
  • More participation and support from BYU Faculty
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That you can do things and learn things that you did not think were in your scope.