Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It was a thrilling experience! Past Review

By (Chemical Engineering., University of Alberta) - abroad from 06/11/2014 to 06/20/2014 with

The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot of things about renewable energy. I gain my self confidence level, became more comfortable when it comes with meeting lot of new people! The GREEN Program in Iceland was worthwhile!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was an excellent trip and had the best time! Iceland was beautiful and it was great to meet lot of new people!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The staff did excellent job and shows professional conduct. They are much better than the tour manager I've had during the Contiki tour in May

* 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?

The form was well written and ensure that everybody are in good health before engaging in lot of outdoor activities!

* 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? Focus on buying foods and drink from grocery store and cook yourself foods and make drinks! I guarantee that it will help you save a lot of money easily

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Foods
  • Outdoor Activities
* What could be improved?
  • Improve accessability for people with disability in classroom
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Booking a flight with Icelandair from Edmonton to Iceland earlier to save hundreds of dollars!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.