Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best choice I ever made! Past Review

By (BFA Theatre Design and Production - Stage Management, University of Cincinnati) - abroad from 06/18/2011 to 08/20/2011 with

Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am a totally changed person. It opened up my view of the world, and gave me a true global perspective. It was the best decision I have ever made. I reworked my schedule so I could study abroad with Semester at Sea a second time!

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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Host Family
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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 ability to travel to many countries
  • The bond of the shipboard community
  • The amazing professors
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
  • Nothing!
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I brought way too many clothes and random items that I did not use. Keep your packing simple! And don't just pack for what you'll wear in port, but also what you'll wear to class.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.