Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Expect the Unexpected Past Review

By (Berea College) - abroad from 06/04/2019 to 07/08/2019 with

KIIS: Tanzania - Experience Tanzania, Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Make do with what you have. Maximize your resources to bring about good outcomes. It was worthwhile.

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.

Hands-on experience everyday, written/typed reflections, hourly logs, readings

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Risky location, loud environment, lacks safety

* Food:

Same food everyday, little variety unless paid out of pocket

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Try not to bring too many valuables. Keep valuables out of sight, sleep with them on you, seriously. Dress modestly if female. Travel in groups.

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

Loved the country and the opportunities it offered; didn't so much like the disorganization of the program and some of the events that took place.

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? ~$50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money for gifts

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Locals were friendly
  • Rich culture
  • Hands-on experience
* What could be improved?
  • Better KIIS Organization
  • SAFETY
  • SAFETY (again)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Stay alert

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'