Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An overall great class and experience. Past Review

By (Millsaps College) - abroad from 05/08/2016 to 05/25/2016 with

Millsaps College: Summer 2016 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I mostly gained experience in traveling abroad, ie. foreign currency, culture.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Class was very intellectual and made you think in different ways.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Professors were very laid back, and knew a lot about the city and everything to do.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I felt like I was living in a resort.

* Food:

We always went to the best restaurants with great food. Even if I didn't know what to order, the professors had great suggestions.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You get to experience and interact with a lot of the culture in Merida.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didn't have any health care issues.

* Safety:

I felt safe at all times.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This was a great trip and I loved every second of it.

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)

Very minimal costs while in Merida.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You spend most of your money in Cancun, bring a debit card with you just in case you run out.

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
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The food
  • The sites we visited
* What could be improved?
  • Better A/C for the rooms.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The value of money in that culture.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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.