Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

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By (Berea College) - abroad from 06/09/2017 to 07/18/2017 with

IISAC: Kerala - Semester Abroad in Kerala, India Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
A new perspective on being your own person.

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.

Top Notch professors and facilities

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great! Run by the nicest most welcoming and understandingredients people I've ever met

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Always felthe safe and comfortable!

* Food:

The university food was alright, but the home cooked meals I got were out of this world!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was eased into the culture and went through a great orientation

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

My health and safety was the #1 priority

* Safety:

Never once felt sketchy. As a lady traveling completely alone this was my biggest concern, but I never once felt unsafe.

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

I had such a great time and wouldn't trade my experiences for anything.

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)

very easy. Like $100 for 3 weeks is not bad at all

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Teachers
  • Food
  • The friends
* What could be improved?
  • Communication of day to day schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had learned some of the local language

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!