Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Efficient way of getting credit for trinity Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 05/25/2016 to 07/23/2016 with

Universidad San Francisco de Quito: USFQ Cumbaya Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes it was worth it

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?

Stayed at my own house im from Quito

* Food:

Home food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Im ecuadorean

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Im from Ecuador

* Safety:

You have to know where to goand be aware of your sourroundings

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Efficient way of getting credit for trinity and focus on the classes for my major

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? 70 dollaras
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you go out a lot be ready to spend some money at clubs

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local 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?
  • It is short and efficient
* What could be improved?
  • infrastructure for the history of music class
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? the drive from my house was quite long.

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!