Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best way to learn about the region! Past Review

By (Political Science And International Studies, Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/12/2012 to 06/03/2012 with

Utah Valley University: Traveling - Middle East

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The most perspective changing international experience I have ever had. An exceptional opportunity that any interested student should take advantage of.

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? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Several meals were included, but not all. Saved me a ton of money.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Plan on Palestine and Israel being significantly more expensive than Jordan.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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?
  • Cultural exposure
  • Educational opportunities
* What could be improved?
  • Get the group to fly in together
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That conversations with local students would be the most valuable parts of the trip.