Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

country kid learning to thrive in a large city Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 12/26/2018 to 05/01/2019 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Delhi

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to ride a metro, how to find calm in a large crowd of people, how to speak and write hindi, how to build a community from scratch, how to make dal.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

Despite the many challenges and frustrations of this program, It was the right place for me to be and I learned a lot.

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? 25$

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? none
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Would be awesome to take courses before hand.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • living in an apartment
  • going to a non-cis male school
* What could be improved?
  • health interactions
  • smoother administration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? how terrible the pollution was

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Romantic Literature
Course Department: Literature
Instructor: Manesh Sir
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The Teachers were knowledgeable and very approachable. They connected our reading to present day situations and brought an element of sociology into the course that was refreshing and personal. There was a significant amount of writing involved but the reading pace was achievable.
Credit Transfer Issues: I haven't managed to transfer the credit yet. Try to clear it as a major requirement before hand if possible.