Morocco: A World Different from My own but the same in more ways than expected. Past Review

By (Anthropology., Miami University of Ohio) for

ISA Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Living with a host family made a huge different in my overall satisfaction. They were so welcoming and treating me and my American roommate like family.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful when needed and were available to help.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

We had great cooks at our home.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

It is not always safe for women, but dressing modestly helps this a lot.

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
Language acquisition improvement?

Most people spoke French or Arabic, but I communicated with students and professors in English.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I really enjoyed this program, but I did a lot of research before going so i had a better idea of what to expect. This program is not for everyone. People who go need to be willing to adapt to a very different life style and learn to just go with the flow.