Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Priceless and personally life changing. Past Review

By (Industrial Engineering, Purdue University) - abroad from 01/03/2015 to 01/13/2015 with

The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned many things related to Green and renewable energy, I gained a large group of friends, and had many memorable experiences. So yes it was worthwhile.

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 academic aspects were all very interesting and held my attention the whole time. The classroom environment is very productive and the professors are very knowledgeable. Other than that, the more adventurous aspects of the program were incredibly fun and are moments that I consider to be priceless.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The on site administration team was an incredible group of people who were very knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely kind.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The living arrangements are always comfortable and warm, but occasionally groups of 4-5 people would sleep in a very small room.

* Food:

Incredible food all around, didnt have a single bad meal.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very integrated and the local culture is very fun and accepting.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Never had a health related issue.

* Safety:

All activities hold safety as a main priority.

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)

Relatively expensive trip, but once there there were not many expenses.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Not very much ~$100 total
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? None in particular

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • Team Leaders
  • "Adventures"
  • Hands on learning aspects
* What could be improved?
  • Alternate plans for weather
  • Price
  • Length
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack way more warm clothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.