Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A cultural imersion and challenge that lead to personal growth Past Review

By (Biology, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/15/2014 to 06/02/2014 with

University of Northern Iowa: Mysore - UNI Capstone in India

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about India and the culture. I also learned about myself and gained perspective on my life. It was a very worthwhile experience.

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)

I ended up doing a lot of shopping and spent more than I was planning. Otherwise it would have been easy.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $160

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The host organization
  • Seeing both the city and rural areas
  • The hands-on/out of classroom learning
* What could be improved?
  • More information about the country before the trip
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More of the cultural norms and how to blend in.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.