Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A challenging experience that taught me a lot about myself Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/15/2019 to 11/22/2019 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Delhi

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile, I grew academically, made new connections, and was exposed to a whole new culture different to any I had ever experienced.

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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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was not provided by the program

* 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

Yes, but I do wish there would have been a more comprehensive testimony of what it is like to live in Delhi being a woman and all the limitations that that brings.

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? 35

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
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

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
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?
  • Introduction week was very helpful
  • The program director, Vinita, is super supportive and I really appreciated her
  • The program promotes cultura immersion
* What could be improved?
  • Communication with Middlebury
  • More testimonies during pre-departure
  • More open communication about past incidents of women in the program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? As mentioned before, what it is like to be a woman in Delhi.

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:

Community Psychology
Course Department: Psychology
Instructor: LSR
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was my favorite class at LSR. Because Psychology classes at LSR have a practicum component there is an applied aspect to all psych courses, which enrices the classroom experience.
Credit Transfer Issues: I did not have any issues to use this class as one of my Psych electives