Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Cultural experience, Business opportunity search all in one. Past Review

By (University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign) - abroad from 03/16/2012 to 03/25/2012 with

Campus Brasil: Traveling - Faculty-Led Study Tours in Brazil (MBA, Undergrad Business, Science, etc)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
More interest in Brazil, both business and cultural wise. Locals were friendly, enthusiastic, and had great faith in high growth of Brazilian economy. Tour guides provided details on particles of cultural information, helping us to understand better in a bigger picture. Work hard, play hard! Definitely one of the greatest trips of my life!

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.

* 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? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? dont make yourself look like a tourist, but keep water bottles handy

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?

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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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Program's network with current Brazilian business leaders, economy briefings from those executives
  • Good mix between experiential learning and relaxation
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing. Just keep up the spirit.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? prepare Brasilian currency, at least $200. You dont want to spend the weekend without cash.