Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Truly the ULTIMATE Field Experience. Past Review

By (Math Teaching, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 03/13/2013 to 03/25/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: Tanzania - UNI Ultimate Field Experience in Tanzania

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
While in Tanzania, I learned so much about the culture: the way they eat, talk, dress, and just carry on with their daily lives. Working at Bashay Primary School was an amazing experience. Seeing the kids' joy in learning reaffirmed my wish to be a teacher.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • teaching/ working in the orphanage
  • game drives
  • the hospitality and friendliness of the local people
* What could be improved?
  • I can't think of anything
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much I LOVE travelling- I would have started way sooner!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!