Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The lessons and experiences obtained studying abroad last forever Past Review

By (University of California - San Diego / UCSD) - abroad from 07/31/2016 to 09/03/2016 with

UC San Diego Global Seminars / UCSD: Tokyo - Modern Japan

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The older you get, the more you are able to comprehend and appreciate the uniqueness in ways of living around the world.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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

It’s succinct but also long enough to be submerged in a nation’s culture without feeling homesick.

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)

It’s hard not to buy souvenirs for friends & family back home while still trying to maintain a budget in the foreign country.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring some simple snacks like gum or granola/protein bars to minimize splurge spending.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Diverse areas of study
* What could be improved?
  • Enforcing strictness to time management
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack for every possible type of weather you may encounter in that country.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!