Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I can’t wait to go back October 03, 2023

By (Mass communication, Texas State University-San Marcos) - abroad from 06/06/2023 to 06/17/2023 with

Texas State University: Journalism and Mass Communication in Japan, Hosted by the Asia Institute

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of patience and time management. We had to make the time to do our assignments and work alongside other peers and the professors. I really found it worthwhile working with strict deadlines, I found it fun working with other people.

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.

I gained experience in different photo techniques and a variety of writing skills.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

There was never a moment I felt unsafe.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • Other
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 people
  • The places visited
  • Transportation/ places we stayed
* What could be improved?
  • More time at destinations
  • More downtime
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I was so concerned that I wouldn’t get along with anyone but I made the best of friends, this really was a life changing experience.