Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing journey Past Review

By (Simmons College) - abroad from 07/20/2016 to 08/10/2016 with

Simmons College: Uganda: Human Services in Developing Countries (SSW 558)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A greater understanding of myself, my work and my values. As well as so much richer understanding of another country t hat Americans typically don't know anything about.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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

This program is really amazing. Hugo is the most patient, kind and informative professor. His family and network of people we worked with are also so kind and wonderful to work with.

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? $100-$200 at most

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* 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?
  • Working with organizations on the ground
  • Meeting people in Uganda
* What could be improved?
  • Some of the planning/scheduling for field placements
  • More preparation before leaving about Ugandan culture
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More understanding of Ugandan culture/history.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'