Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My academic experience was great, but I wish it was not remote Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/20/2020 to 12/25/2020 with

Geneva Graduate Institute and Wellesley College - BA/MA Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was a remote program because of Covid. I learned a lot in terms of academics but missed out a lot in terms of social 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.

I enjoyed the courses I took at the Institute, and the way there is an emphasis on student learning and wellbeing.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

* Food:

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

* Safety:

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

It's a great program, with amazing professors and courses! The student body is very much diverse and international!

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)

N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? N/A It was a remote program because of Covid
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A It was a remote program because of Covid

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? French is my native language
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Classes
  • Professors
  • International student body
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How is the second year. How do dual BA/MA students deal with the thesis.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.