Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The experience that changed my life forever Past Review

By (Biology, General., Northland College) - abroad from 09/20/2013 to 12/13/2013 with

Round River Conservation Studies - Namibia Desert Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to learn how another part of the world lives, as well as live within the natural environment of such a beautiful place. It was the most worthwhile thing I have done in all my life.

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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?

For bush camping, I enjoyed my housing.

* Food:

When you are bush camping, food can get repetitive. However, overall it was good.

* 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)

We did not have a student budget.

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
  • Other
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The environment
  • The people
  • The experience
* What could be improved?
  • Bonding time
  • Work load
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I knew the program was going to be tough, but it truly pushed me in every possible way. I am thankful for this push though, because it made me a stronger person.

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!