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Dartmouth forever Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 06/01/2016 to 05/16/2017 with

Dartmouth College: New Hampshire - Domestic Exchange Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Lots of friends and valuable coursework. Dartmouth feels like a second home / alma mater.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved it! Great professors and courses

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very easy to work with but slow sometimes

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Really well organized and I was happy with my situation

* Food:

Lots of options to customize your meal plan and dining options

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Took a while to adjust but well worth it!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have any healthcare issues

* Safety:

Very safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I absolutely loved Dartmouth. It was hard to adjust at first but well worth it in the end from the friends I made and the courses I took

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)

I did not spend a lot of money at school as I was on a meal plan and only paid for extra activities or travel

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Choose a dining plan that works for you so you can coordinate how much you'll be dining out versus eating on campus. plan travel far in advance to save some money

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local 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?
  • professors
  • students who genuinely want to bond with you
  • gorgeous campus
* What could be improved?
  • incorporating exchange students/more structure when you first arrive
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Transferring credit can be tricky so plan that in advance.

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.