Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best cultural experience of my life. Past Review

By (Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/20/2016 to 11/29/2016 with

SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Climate Change and the Arctic

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes yes yes it was worthwhile. I learned so much about being a smart traveller and about how to integrate to another culture.

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

This was the most amazing experience I've ever had. I absolutely fell in love with the country, the people and the land.

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? 0 - I only had to spend my own money once for a souvenir. I was able to use only stipend for the rest of my expenses including food and housing during ISP.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* 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?
  • My host family!!!!
  • Hiking
* What could be improved?
  • The guest lectures could be more connected.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Not to follow the packing list. I followed the list and had way too many shirts and pants, and did not have the proper outdoor gear such as rain or snow pants.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.