Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable Summer Past Review

By (University of California - San Diego / UCSD) - abroad from 08/01/2016 to 09/02/2016 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a bit of Japanese from my experience. I also learned how to shop and find the cheapest but delicious food. Definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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

I would do it all over again because it's a once in a lifetime experience. Although the time was short the memories made are forever in my mind.

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? ~$20
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try not to eat at expensive restaurants. Make sure to have at least $10 to spend on food everyday.

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

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Food
  • The people I was in the program with
  • local people and scenery
* What could be improved?
  • living arrangements
  • nothing else really
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I learned japanese or at least basic japanese

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.