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Munching on the Movie in Malaysia Past Review

By (Berea College) - abroad from 02/10/2020 to 03/18/2020 with

Universiti Sains Malaysia: Penang - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Always look at the bright side of things. Stomachs can fit A LOT of juice inside them. I also gained a lot of confidence in myself.

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.

Professors were willing to answer questions in class. The classes themselves were very relaxed.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program works very hard to make sure students feel comfortable. They had a What's App group for exchange students to chat in.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Cafe downstairs in the hostel! Loved it! Wonderful view.

* Food:

Penang is the place to eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Because I didn't try to stick just to exchange student friends, I was able to make many connections with local students. Many of whom I'm still in touch with!

* 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

Loved it! THe food and massages were so cheap. THe people were so kind.

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)

Malaysia is a really cheap place to live. It's super simple to live like a queen even on a tight budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't be afraid to walk long distances, take public transportation. Also, don't eat out too much- grocery shopping always proves to be cheaper.

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local Students
  • 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 people
  • The food
  • The variety of classes
* What could be improved?
  • organization of the abroad office
  • better explanation of the visa process
  • more time to submit an application to the school
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That corona virus was going to happen.

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.