Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Some people learn it WE've lived it! BEST experience of my life. Past Review

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Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, without a doubt!

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.

The professors were amazing and the content learned in each course was interesting and correlated VERY well with the educational abroad experience in each country. HOWEVER, one really does need to know how to manage your time between academics and traveling in each country.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was just an overall amazing experience. The program however, can do a little more in order to have activities that focus more on the academics BUT overall it was a nice balance and gave you a real feel of an actual university.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Three meals a day. A LOT of starches and carbs will be provided but overall good variety.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Sea Olympics, Ambassador Ball, Talent Show...etc

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Depends on each 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The environment
* What could be improved?
  • Add more focused academic activities.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do anything and everything you wouldn't ordinarily do. Life is full of unknowns, so just close your eyes, and fall into the darkness because doing so will give you the BEST experience possible. Step out of your comfort zone and do everything you've always wanted to do. Dream BIG, nothing is impossible!