Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My interesting time in Singapore! January 27, 2025

By (Computer and Information Systems, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/13/2024 to 12/07/2024 with

CIEE: Singapore - Open Campus Block

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about different cultures, It was interesting to be able to travel around and visit different places.

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? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cost of living is very high in Singapore but there are food courts that you can go to that are cheaper than restaurants

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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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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 professors were really good at their job and knew how to engage their classroom
  • Were a lot of halal food options
  • Public transport was extremely accessible
* What could be improved?
  • More campus integration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Should have booked my own housing accomodation or booked it jointly with friends

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.