Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A new found love for experiential learning. December 18, 2023

By (Human Rights, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/26/2023 to 12/08/2023 with

SIT Study Abroad: IHP Human Rights - Movements, Power, and Resistance

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more about the ways that US foreign policy has impacted other countries around the world, which made me think proactively about my position in each of the three countries.

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Host Family
* 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?
  • Host Families
  • Excursions
  • Local Faculty
* What could be improved?
  • Student Stipend
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How to be more structured with assignments, given you will have so many distractions in a new country.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.