Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Absolutely the best thing you could ever do Past Review

By (International Studies - Environmental, University of Wisconsin - Madison) - abroad from 07/11/2006 to 08/20/2006 with

Sea|mester: S/Y Argo - Global Voyages

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so many things on so many different topics: sailing, living in close quarters with others, team-work, cooking, washing, cleaning, boat handling, sail rigging, navigation, marine science, etc. But most importantly we were taught integrity and responsibility.

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Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Florida Keys Community College sponsored the credits
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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:

Awesome except when Tommy overcooked his squid!

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50?

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Learning to Sail
  • Learning to Dive
  • Living on a boat for a long period of time.
* What could be improved?
  • Get rid of pirates!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Enjoy every moment, because someday you're going to miss those salt-water bucket showers and sitting on bow watch at 3am.

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.