Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Taiwan Culture Past Review

By (Geohazards in Taiwan, University of Connecticut) - abroad from 12/30/2014 to 01/17/2015 with

UConn: Taiwan - UConn Geoscience and Geohazards in Taiwan

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
You have a greater understand of how beautiful our world is.

Review Photos

UConn: Taiwan - UConn Geoscience and Geohazards in Taiwan Photo

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.

You will undeniably learn about all the geohazards that Taiwan endures. You travel the entire country and see multiple examples than solidifies concepts.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

People here are very respectful, hospitable and curious about you! They want to learn more about you and you can get a greater understanding about them since the interest is mutal.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing varies from 5 star hotels to nice hostels, (nice: nicer than what you would expect.)

* Food:

You definitely have to be a dare-devil to try some of the food. Prepare yoursel f to be ready to buy McDonald's by the end of week 2.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You are allowed to venture off by yourself a lot. Take advantage -- it's a very safe area.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had no health related issues.

* Safety:

Probably the safest country I will ever visit/ live in.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

I went to my max budget of $300.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100/week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring snacks to eat on the trip in your suitcase. Buy small things along the way instead of all in the city.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Climbing one of tallest peaks in Central Range
  • Digging for fossils
* What could be improved?
  • Better food options
  • No hostels
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Pack extra snacks in suitcase to eat during your stay.

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 Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.