Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Always remember to keep an open mind. Past Review

By (Global Studies, Providence College) - abroad from 01/18/2012 to 05/19/2012 with

CIEE: Khon Kaen - Community Public Health

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
About how BIG the world is. It is crazy large. And everyone should have an opportunity to see it. It was 100% worthwhile.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Khon Kaen Universtiy
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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)

Thailand is very very cheap.

* 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? Depended on the week. During homestays I spent on average $10 a week, yet while on campus probably less than $50 a week. Yet that was including various expenses like shopping that was not a necessity.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just keep a journal about how much money you are spending.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Host Family
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* 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?
  • Host Families
  • Language Component
  • Staff
* What could be improved?
  • Scheduling
  • Free time
  • Details on scheduling
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it's just as much about working with those you went abroad with then with where you were going.