Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An experience like no other Past Review

By (Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology) - abroad from 03/11/2018 to 03/18/2018 with

The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This program allowed me to learn from industry experts in sustainability. It gave me a motivation to pursue sustainability that I have not received anywhere else in my undergraduate degree. It allowed me to meet people that were like minded and had similar goals, and to work with these same people to develop world changing ideas. It allowed me to focus in on sustainability which is an area that does not get too much attention in my field, and in this way it was the perfect supplement to my university's curriculum. The friendships I made will last lifetimes, and the memories I left with are unforgettable. This program allows you to experience, learn, and do things you would have never imagined in a million years, like snorkeling between tectonic plates or hiking up glaciers.

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.

* 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

If I could assist the Green Program Iceland a million times I would. This program was so incredible in both academic and personal growth.

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? This program's fees cover everything except snacks, and souvenirs and air fare. In the grand scheme of things, the program fees are completely reasonable and great value for everything this program provides

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Host Family
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • I loved the icelandic food
  • I absolutely loved the adventurous spirit of the program- getting to do things people only dream of.
  • I loved that all the learning was experiential and hands on.
* What could be improved?
  • I wish this program was longer than a week.
  • If it was longer it would allow more time for students to bring their capstones into fruition, and for students to have a deeper dive into this subjects.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I only wish I had found out about the financial options with more time in order to assist the other programs (Japan, Peru) as an undergrad.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'