Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most amazing way to see the world! Past Review

By (Finance and Financial Management Services., Bentley University) - abroad from 01/07/2013 to 04/25/2013 with

Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, first part was very difficult, homesick, seasick, not a ton to do but then once you get into the countries its the greatest experience.

Personal Information

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:

* 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)

On average you spend about 10k extra on Semester at Sea.. all country trips are separate from tuition but there are great scholarships and additional fi aid through UVA.

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
* 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?
  • Ability to see so many unique places
* What could be improved?
  • The food is really terrible
  • Some of the professors were not great
  • 21+ should be able to drink
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the first part is very difficult and there is really no internet.