Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (North Carolina State University / NC State) - abroad from 05/04/2018 to 03/11/2018 with

The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be more open to other cultures and ideas and experienced a new way of living. My experience in Iceland was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

Iceland was a wonderful first time abroad. The culture and people of Iceland are very welcoming; everyone there is more than willing to introduce you to their way of life, which is usually very adventurous! On top of this, Iceland is an incredibly beautiful country and is definitely worth going to just for its natural beauty.

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? ~$200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money WAY ahead of time!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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?
  • cultural engagement
  • adventures
  • people
* What could be improved?
  • time management
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known how cold it would be and how rigorous some of the hikes would be, but it was well worth it.

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.