Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A valuable cultural, social, and academic experience. Past Review

By (Undeclared, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/18/2012 to 12/19/2012 with

University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about my study habits and what type of teaching I enjoy. I also learned how to navigate a much different social scene than I was used to. I think the opportunity to gain these skills was worthwhile

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.

* 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? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Probably between 30 and 60 pounds.

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? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Friends
  • Social life
  • Setting
* What could be improved?
  • Food
  • Academic Rigor
  • Diversity of dorms
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that I would have so much free time during my program.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Anthropology in the World
Course Department: Social Anthropology
Instructor: Stan Frankland
Instruction Language: English
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Myth and Community in Ancient Greek Literature and Culture
Course Department: Classics
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
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Introduction to International Relations
Course Department: International Relations
Instructor: Mark Imber
Instruction Language: English
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