Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was fun, informative, and a life changing experience. Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 03/09/2017 to 03/20/2017 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Adventures in India

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the history of India and its historical monuments.

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.

Overall, amazingly planned and we had a lot of fun.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Professors coordinated well with the group.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

They were okay, but they were manageable. I would prefer better breakfast.

* Food:

Lunch and Dinner options were amazing, the food tasted amazing.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt that we had the freedom to communicate with the local people with caution in mind.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I personally did not have any experiences with healthcare.

* Safety:

I felt that we were safe because we had our tour leader with us, but we did have to be careful of our belongings.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I really liked going to India, however I would like to visit other cities in India next time.

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)

India was fairly cheaper than America, so financially it was easy.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Overall the whole trip I spent about $200.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? N/A

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Food
  • Professor's leadership
  • The travel agency and tour guide
* What could be improved?
  • Better hotels
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be careful of the ice in iced coffee, it can mess up your digestion.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.