The best decision of my college career. Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Wheelock College) - abroad from 08/23/2012 to 12/07/2012 with

Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was totally worthwhile. I had an amazing time. I learned a lot about many different people and cultures.

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.

* 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:

I felt very safe on the ship and while traveling but we had some sad/scary incidents that come with traveling and with life in general.

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)

It depends on the country we were in. Europe was very expensive and it was hard to live on a limited budget. Other countries in Africa and South America were much easier

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Host Family
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Visiting multiple countries
  • Ship board life and our community
  • Having a wide variety of experiences
* What could be improved?
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not plan everything out. Decide on a few big trips that you feel you MUST do and leave everything else open.