Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Study in Singapore and Abroad in South East Asia May 20, 2025

By (Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2025 to 05/11/2025 with

National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned more about interpersonal connection, facing academic challenges, and the culture of Singapore and greater south east Asia

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.

* 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

The program was worthwhile; I had lots of new experiences and grew a lot as a person

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

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Location and proximity of other diverse countries
  • Courses and faculty
  • Interaction with other exchangers and local students
* What could be improved?
  • Housing quality and application process
  • Food and extent of vegetarian options
  • Progam Application Timeline
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? GET A DEHUMIDIFIER! The bigger the better. Mold was a serious issue over the semester, from clothes to charging cables to the inside of suitcases to the room itself. Keep fan on at all times, open windows when convenient, and frequently air out all closed spaces. Try joining a local school club as well.