Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

"Can't Get Enough" Past Review

By (Anthropology., University of California - Merced) - abroad from 06/25/2012 to 08/16/2012 with

University of Sussex: Brighton - International Summer School

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that making new friends will make you less home sick. It was very worthwhile.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Remember that in the UK they use pounds NOT euros. Pounds are worth more than USD.

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?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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 people
  • The professors
  • The scenery
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The different places that I could go visit while abroad.

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Religion and Ritual
Course Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Alex Aisher
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The professor was well educated to lecture about the religion and rituals. He brought in his very own fieldwork and shared it.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Anthropology of the Body
Course Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Barbara Holler
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was challenging to come up with our own ideas of a research topic, but the professor was very good at guiding you where to get the information.
Credit Transfer Issues: