Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Breathtaking Past Review

By (Biology, General., Millsaps College) - abroad from 05/15/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

Millsaps College: Summer 2012 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to appreciate many different foreign cultures, to respect the host country's resources, and to be open minded about things different than in the United States

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The scenery/location
  • The people on the boat
  • The amazing wildlife
* What could be improved?
  • Living conditions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buy more dramamine and pack less clothing!

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.