Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a life changing experience and I can't wait to go back someday! Past Review

By (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 05/23/2012 to 06/25/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Kumasi - Global Health in Ghana

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a better appreciation for what we have in the US and how Ghanaians live. They really value people-to-people relationships that we don't really think about here. This experience abroad was definitely worthwhile.

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?

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $60
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Salvation Army

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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 people we met
  • My peers
* What could be improved?
  • Food- more steamed vegetables
  • Toilets
  • More language activities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I brought more skirts... It's a lot easier to 'use the toilet' with a skirt than pants.