Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Can't wait to go back! Past Review

By (Anthropology., Trinity University) - abroad from 05/20/2013 to 06/20/2013 with

Huqoq Excavation Project

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Was definitely worthwhile. Gained a definite appreciation for a region in the world you don't usually hear good things about.

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.

The program was very enlightening. Everything we did was geared toward understanding what exactly the point of the excavation was.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Overall admin was great. With the lectures it probably would have been best to have received some earlier on in the program than we did as the info would have been great to have in the field.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The kibutz we stayed at was very nice. very clean., but small.

* Food:

We ate like kings. So much food. I actually gained weight.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I didn't experience much of the local cultural as I would have liked as we really didn't leave the kibutz except maybe once or twice a week and never for very long.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Was never worried about safetly

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? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • The work and experience
* What could be improved?
  • Lecture schedule
  • lab schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? what to pack

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!