Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This trip was a trip of a life time, I learned a lot about culture and myself. Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 08/09/2015 to 08/22/2015 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Cross-Cultural Learning, Costa Rica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This trip was very worthwhile and learned a lot about myself and how other people live.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

There was a time where somebody needed some kind of medicine but it was taken care of very easily with out any issues.

* Safety:

Some of the country I did not feel as safe as others but overall it was safe.

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)

I had a very good idea about how much the whole trip would cost so I was prepared for the expenses of the trip.

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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  • N/A
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Experiencing many different cultures
  • The people
  • The experience
* What could be improved?
  • Some of the hotels
  • Some of the food
  • The long bus rides
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that it was going to be such a culture shock in ways I would not have even thought of.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!