Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

INHUT: practically perfect in every way. Past Review

By (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/26/2012 to 06/08/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Integrated Natural History: Utah Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was reminded why I love learning in the first place, and gained friendships (with other students and the professors) that I hope to last a lifetime.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

INHUT provided fabulous professors, each of whom was willing and able to work with their students on an individual basis. I formed solid relationships with the professors, and loved being able to discuss how our interests overlapped.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Who really needs more than two 12-seater vans and some tents?

* Food:

Brian Hill's leadership and cooking schedule was perfect.

* 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? 0

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Professors
  • Students
  • Opportunity to be engaged and excited about learning
* What could be improved?
  • Maybe provide lotion in the vans?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You need fewer clothes than you think you do.