Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

India Summer Study Tour Past Review

By (Religion/Religious Studies., St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 06/08/2012 to 06/26/2012 with

St. Mary's College of Maryland: Traveling - Regions of India: A Himalayan Odyssey

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to gain experience with a completely different culture from the one I live in, and while it did have its ups and downs it was definitely a worthwhile trip.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Most of my money was spent on water and presents because food was included most of the time, some money was spent on meals.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • 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?
  • All the new experiences and learning about a new religion and culture.
* What could be improved?
  • More education on how to stay healthy/hydrated.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I didn't realize how overwhelmed I would be with all the people, smells, and sights.