Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An all encompassing trip of a lifetime! Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/08/2014 to 07/14/2014 with

SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a great understanding of European culture around me and a great deal of knowledge about Ancient Western Civilizations where they began.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The course was moderate - high intensity academically. I found every lesson both challenging and extraordinarily interesting. I have no previous background in philosophy or humanities and I am now considering picking up a minor. Dr. Savellos is an amazing lecturer with a vast knowledge on everything he teaches. The texts and readings were all well chosen and added to our knowledge. However, being at the places where the events we were learning about occurred was the best learning we could have done!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed in beautiful places most with their own kitchens so we could cook and had a great deal of freedom. It also felt as if we were living in the countries we were living which made the experience even more impactful.

* Food:

Every meal we had was outstanding!

* 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? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan a solid budget beforehand

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?

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  • 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?
  • How much we saw
  • The lectures
  • The food
* What could be improved?
  • My budgeting
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much traveling we would be doing.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!