Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Bring me back! Past Review

By (Accounting, Quinnipiac University) - abroad from 07/27/2012 to 08/18/2012 with

ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
More than worthwhile! Learned all about the Ewe culture and can't wait to continue drumming and dancing.

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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • The dancing was great, even for someone who doesn't dance at all.
  • Getting to know everyone in Ghana as well as the other trip participants.
* What could be improved?
  • The trip was on the expensive side, but for going all the way to Africa for three weeks and getting credits it was worth it.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would have known to bring an itch eraser. Those bugs are brutal!