Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best year of my life; I want to come back! Past Review

By (Religion / Religious Studies, Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/01/2014 to 06/26/2015 with

University of Ghana: Accra - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was absolutely worthwhile, I learned so much about my subject and about myself as a person. I would gladly go back.

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.

Amazing experience! I learned so much and had the best year of my life.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Perfect!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a standard single room. It was very nice.

* Food:

Food was incredible.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt very comfortable and accepted, and integrated. I made tons of English friends.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had lots of health issues and they were all resolved easily and well.

* Safety:

Everything was fine. I felt safe.

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

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)

Very expensive! I spent a lot of money. Luckily my home institution was generous.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Unsure.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Shop at Tesco!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Other
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?
  • Friends
  • Classes
  • Beautiful city
* What could be improved?
  • Very expensive
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? International travel is expensive and difficult to coordinate, so plan early.