Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

New england college experience June 22, 2024

By (Engineering, Middlebury College) - abroad from 06/20/2023 to 06/03/2024 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 about engineering and I think it was worthwhile

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

This program is very logistically complicated in terms of student status and as such it makes resources very difficult to access

* 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

I really enjoyed the classes and the friends I made. The administration's handling of this program at Middlebury and Dartmouth left a lot to be desired

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? Less than $20 most weeks
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I was in New Hampshire so there was not a ton to spend money on.

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Academic Subjects
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Administration
  • Student status in program
  • Initial Advising
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the Middlebury and Dartmouth administrations are not flexible and require persistence in order to be of any help in irregular situations

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 Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Solid Mechanics
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Daniel Cullens
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was knowledgable. We had homework and exams to assess our understanding.
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Systems
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Peng Yu
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was knowledgable. We had homework and exams to assess our understanding.
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Intro to FIlm
Course Department: Film
Instructor: Mark Williams
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was knowledgable. We had homework and exams to assess our understanding.
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Intro to Quantum Tech
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Mattias Fitzpatrick
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was knowledgable. We had homework and exams to assess our understanding (and it was taught by a Middlebury Alum).
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Jewish Humor and Its Roots
Course Department: Middle Eastern Studies
Instructor: Lewis Glinert
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was knowledgable. We had papers to assess our understanding.
Credit Transfer Issues: If any student plans on trying to get distribution credit it is important to be persistent as you know the course material better the someone not taking the class.
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Intro to Engineering
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Scott Snyder
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This course was very easy. We were assessed on papers and presentations.
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Control Theory
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Laura Ray
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This course was a good level of difficulty and the professor was super knowledgable. We had homeworks, projects, and quizzes.
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Digital Electronics
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Geoffery Luke
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This course was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was well prepared. We had labs, tests, homework, and projects to assess our understanding.
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Introduction to Linear and Digital Circuits
Course Department: Engineering
Instructor: Jason Stauth
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This course was a good level of difficulty and the teacher was well prepared. We had labs, tests, homework, and projects to assess our understanding.
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