Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great time on the most unique country in the world. Past Review

By (espanol, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/26/2012 to 05/05/2012 with

SIT Study Abroad: Madagascar - Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Much deeper understanding of the interactions between Africa and the US/europe on many levels (mainly environmental). Very worthwhile.

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

awesome crew, very down to earth and understanding.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Pooping in holes is great, seriously.

* Food:

Rice three times a day, everyday. Little spice or other food options, but rice gets better each day if you want it to. Yum.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Depends on the traveler.

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? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The crew (director, teachers, students)
  • The country (people and nature)
* What could be improved?
  • Fewer students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Don't bring hiking shoes or travelers cheques.