Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A boring, basic, and academically lacking experience that I regret. Past Review

By (American/United States Studies/Civilization., Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/08/2014 to 05/05/2014 with

Georgetown University: Washington, DC - Semester in Washington DC Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to live alone.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

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* Housing:

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* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

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* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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? Can't remember
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You won't be able to work a job on this program.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location in DC
* What could be improved?
  • Everything!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had not done this program.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Semester in Washington
Course Department: Semester in Washington
Instructor: Havrilak, Blakeman, Kofinis, Potolicchio
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This program was completely lacking in academic rigor. The focus was on how to become a political consultant and operate in Washington, not the study of politics, government, or policy – despite what the course brochures and websites say. I learned very little on this program and consider a huge waste of time.
Credit Transfer Issues: No