Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great experiences Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/12/2012 to 05/25/2012 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Jaguar Conservation, Argentina / Brazil

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I have learnt about different culture and the political and economical situation

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.

The trip mixed with academic, excitement and entertainment. Very well planned

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great lodging, clean and safe.

* 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)

Food are expensive if we ate out.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 per weel
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do order bottle water in restaurants, bring own water

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

Not because of they are not encouraging, it is due to I do not speak Spanish

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? IELTS Score 7.0, French DELF B1
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
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?
  • The places we went
  • The arrangements of the trip, fun and academic
* What could be improved?
  • More group discussions
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Better knowledge of Spanish