Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was incredible! Past Review

By (Millsaps College) - abroad from 05/17/2019 to 05/31/2019 with

Millsaps Summer Program 2019

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned the medical benefits of many common plants and the history of Alexander Hamilton and slavery in the Caribbean. It was definitely worthwhile.

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

St. Croix was a magnificent place to study. The scenery and the architecture were breathtaking. Dr. Forbes did a fantastic job!

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? Less than $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just be careful at gift shops.

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 nature
  • How hands on the learning was
  • The island itself
* What could be improved?
  • Not a whole lot
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew just how many nations had claimed St. Croix so I could keep a look out for the cultural distinctions

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!