Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Past Review

By (Full Professor-Taxes/Accounting, Berkeley City College) - abroad from 07/11/2014 to 07/18/2014 with

Peralta Community College District: Havana - Summer Study Abroad Program with Berkeley City College

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the Cuban people and culture; and yes, it was very worthwhile

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.

Great educational experience-outstanding program.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Alex was a great tour guide.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The hotel accommodations were awesome for me.

* Food:

I loved all the food, breakfast at the hotel and lunch that tour guide took us to. The welcome and farewell dinners were great.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated with the Cuban people and their culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Did not have any issues.

* Safety:

I felt really safe in this country.

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)

5

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $700.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Just be more immersed in the area; one week was not enough to pick up all the language.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • Cuban People
  • Cuban dancers/partners
  • Cuban culture
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing as I learned when I was in Cuba.

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!