Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life changing experience Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 07/15/2013 to 07/17/2013 with

CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Stellenbosch - Summer in South Africa

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I can adapt to new situations, that I can be independent, and that I it is never too late to stop growing. Hands down one of the most worthwhile experiences of my life.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you know what your program does and does not cover. For example, my program only provided for breakfast. Every other meal was on me.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International 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?
  • Living/learning with locals
  • Opportunities to encounter animals
  • Academic rigor
* What could be improved?
  • More locals in the program
  • More time!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had brought a little more money

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.