Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Dream Careers DC Past Review

By (IR/Russian Studies, University of Rochester) for

Study Away Programs and Internships in Washington D.C.

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. My career plans changed, but I am still routinely in contact with friends and coworkers I worked with there.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: St Petersburg State University, Smolnii Institute
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

n/a

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was well administered, and I really liked the staff.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

The food was fine. I gained a lot of weight due to instant availability of food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

All were memorable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Safety, as always, is fine if you're not an idiot. Don't do stupid things and stupid problems won't happen to you

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? There were no unanticipated expenses. I like to drink, and went out a lot, accounting for my costs.

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The staff and my coworkers
* What could be improved?
  • Internet access