Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing experience to learn local Mayan culture and explore a new area. Past Review

By (Millsaps College) - abroad from 12/12/0018 to 12/19/0018 with

Millsaps College: Winter 2019

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a deeper sense of appreciation for Mexican culture and would definitely recommend this program to others.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $10

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
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Accessibility of Mérida
  • Richness of culture
  • Learning new things
* What could be improved?
  • Leaving enough space between activities to rest
  • Having an input in programming
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be open to new things! The Yucatán is not at “US standards” but that is all part of the travel experience and it is so worth it to go outside of your comfort zone a little bit.