Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Communication and Media Studies., Millsaps College) - abroad from 12/13/2013 to 01/22/2014 with

Millsaps College: Winter Intersession 2013-14 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was incredibly worthwhile, but it would have been worthwhile no matter where I went.

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.

Daily journals and conversations/debates were required. Discussion is always the best part.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Casa Millsaps is beyond amazing.

* Food:

The included meals were perfect

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I found it difficult to truly integrate into culture in such a short period of time. But given the period of time, I found that the exposure was ground breaking.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never once felt unsafe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

The program was incredibly accommodating

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200 per week possibly
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? plan in advance. Look for scholarships and grants. Work during the summer and as often as you can during the school year to save.

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 professors
  • the companions
  • the culture
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? bring cash. tell your bank you're leaving the country. learn at least some of the language before you go abroad. study geography.

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.