Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Incredible India Past Review

By (COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES., Truman State University) for

Study Abroad Programs in India

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very much so worth while. Every westerner should go to India.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Workload was defined by you, so it was tailored to what the individual student was capable and willing to do.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Program size was tiny, but that was actually for the best. They did their best to treat us as we would be treated at an American insitution

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Really flexible, allowed us to make requests for specific dishes, amazing accommodation of vegetarian diet

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great trip to Mysore. Unbelievable sites.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Do not plan to bicycle, as the roads are way too dangerous. Walking and taking auto-rickshaws is the way to go. Water filter was provided.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 10 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring money to travel

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The fact it's in India
* What could be improved?
  • The consistency of the teachers.