Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Hassamite Kingdom of Jordan Past Review

By (Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/15/2012 to 07/15/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Multi-Region - Project Evaluation and Assessment Team - PEAT Internship

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worth while. I learned about another culture. How they live, how they view the world, and what matters to them most.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Yes save a lot so you can save for souvenirs and other exotic food options specific to the country.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
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?
  • The Culture
  • The People
  • The Places
* What could be improved?
  • Better Communication from the Intern Staff
  • Better Professor involvement
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I needed to bring more money for the experience.