Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Eye Opening Past Review

By (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/19/2012 with

University of Northern Iowa: Managua - UNI Social Work Capstone in Nicaragua, 1st session - May

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an understanding of another culture. It was worth while because it made me realize that there is a larger world outside of myself and we're a global family that we need to think of.. not just ourselves.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • I liked being emerged in another culture best. I was very much out of my comfort zone, but I grew from it.
* What could be improved?
  • I would've like more free time.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring meds and don't expect to shower.