Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Once in a lifetime Past Review

By (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/06/2013 to 07/13/2013 with

SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I'll never forget the course material because of how hands on and applicable it was. Not to mention the life experience!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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:

Wasn't all paid for, wish more had been

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Set aside money so you don't have to worry about it once you're there

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Moving around a lot
* What could be improved?
  • Cost
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To set aside more money than you think you'll need so you don't have to stress about it!