Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Med Roots: Dr. Savellos and Dr. Morse did a great job! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for

SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned how to deal with different types of people better; improved my ability to sieze the moment and not focus so much on the consequences.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 1 Month and 6 days = 2000 Euro.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Water costs $, charge for sitting down to eat. AND REMEMBER to bring Student IDs! Museums are vor the most part cheaper

Language

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

Other Program Information

* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Someone who doesn't have any problem learning on the go, having class on the bus on the way to a famous site, and who is more than willing to be flexible and go-with-the-flow.