Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Engaging September 13, 2023

By (Computer Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/12/2022 to 06/06/2023 with

Middlebury - Dartmouth Engineering Dual Degree: Domestic Exchange in New Hampshire

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of hard technical skills and learned more about myself. It was worthwhile for sure.

Personal Information

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

Met awesome people and studied interesting things.

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? 20
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go on the 115 meal plan rather than unlimited.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Classes
  • Rowing
* What could be improved?
  • Dorms
  • Greek Life
  • Weather
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be patient with yourself when trying to integrate with the community. It takes time.

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 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.

Individual Course Reviews

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ENGS21: Introduction to Engineering
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great project based course.
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ENVS03: Environment and Society
Course Department: Environmental Studies
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great Material! Large lecture.
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ENGS23: Distributed Systems and Fields
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Lots of challenging math but very interesting.
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ENGS28: Embedded Systems
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: I want to do something like this after college.
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HIST079: Postwar Japan
Course Department: History
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Very detailed lectures.
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ENGS31: Digital Electronics
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Very fun final project.
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ENGS32: Introduction to Linear and Digital Circuits
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Extremely dull lectures. Labs were good though.
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ENGS15.06: Technology Entreprenuership
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Great professor.
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ENGS22: Systems
Course Department: Engineering Sciences
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Lots of engaging problem sets with interesting content.
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