Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Perspective shifting experience at Singapore December 16, 2025

By (Business, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/17/2025 to 12/05/2025 with

CIEE: Singapore - Arts + Sciences

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely learned a lot about myself. To not be so afraid of being my true self, or care about the judgements of others. I felt like I was finally doing my own thing and that felt liberating.

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

They were fine.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very satisfied with the 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? No

I would just want to experience something different of course

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Probably wise to start cooking early or to eat locally at the Hawker centers.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
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?
  • My roomate
  • The location of Singapore
  • The room was extremely nice
* What could be improved?
  • Pre-departure help
  • Support from my home university
  • Clarity on Grading
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? A lot of nuances about traveling. I wish I knew what the culture of Singapore would be like and oh DEFINITELY how far away our housing was from campus.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.