Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I know that I will miss AUC a lot Past Review

By (The American University in Cairo) - abroad from 01/29/2017 to 12/20/2018 with

Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I loved attending events and workshops provided by the university, it was intellectually stimulating and very satisfying to learn things that interested me personally, as well as widening my horizons.

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 workload was a bit too much at times.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I am living off campus.

* Food:

Foot options on campus are really good, just the prices have gone up and it became harder to catch up.

* 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

While I'd go for humanities and social sciences at AUC, I still think it was a great experience in terms of having so much exposure to things other than just studies.

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? 2000 EGP
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bringing your own lunch to campus helps kind of.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?
  • Overall atmosphere
  • Resources and support
* What could be improved?
  • Workload
  • Adding some facilities for graduate students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about the facilities provided to us so we can make the most of them.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.