Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The experience was amazing and well worth the time and money Past Review

By (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 06/08/2012 to 06/21/2012 with

Utah Valley University: San Jose - Biology & Geology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a better understanding of the inter-relationship of living organisms and the forces of nature working in volcanoes and the ocean.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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? 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? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 0
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The program provided plenty of good food and there is no reason to have to use any out of pocket money

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Professor Dinklage was excited about everything and it rubbed off on me
  • The guides were amazing
  • Seeing Geology and Biology up close
* What could be improved?
  • the presentations given by students would have been better if done on site.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know that geology, biology, and oceanography were good classes to have before going and i am glad i had that background and would recommend it to all students.