Incredible Opportunities with the University Network for Human Rights July 12, 2025

By (Human Rights, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/20/2025 to 05/07/2025 with

University Network for Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was still studying in the States.

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.

Amazing professors, wonderful resources, great access to the human rights world.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Wesleyan University was not supportive of the program, but I am happy the program has found a new home.

* 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

With the professors and supervisors with the University Network for Human Rights, I realized that I can and will pursue a career in the human rights field. It was an enlightening experience both as a human and intellectual.

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? $15

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Professors
  • Wesleyan's social atmosphere
  • Human rights research
* What could be improved?
  • Better communication post-travel
  • Better integration into the program/campus
  • More structured courses at times
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the program would be facing major changes in terms of where it will be located/how it will function.

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!