Past Review

By (B.A. Geography & B.S. Geology, The University of Texas at Austin) for

University of Texas - Austin: Traveling - Plan II Biology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was wonderful. I'm so glad I got to come. It has strengthened my future plans in pursuing a career helping to better the environment.

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.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Hotels and field stations constituted our living arrangements. <br /><br /> We stayed in hotels and field stations and bunked with the other members of the class.

* Food:

All the food was absolutely delicious

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The students in the class were all wonderful!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I got sick multiple times but it was never for long and the professors handled it extremely well.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I wish that they would have handled the sleeping arrangements better. There were many times that there was an unused bed or someone had a queen/double bed all to themselves which can be shared.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The outdoorsy and adventure type of student would benefit most from this program.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Issues in Rainforest Conservation

Course Department: TC 357
Instructor: Ruth Buskirk and Moon Draper
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was an incredible experience. The teachers and various lecturers we had were all incredibly knowledgeable and help us out immensely with our assignments.
Credit Transfer Issues: