Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I'll be Back Past Review

By (Law, University of Notre Dame) - abroad from 06/03/2019 to 06/26/2019 with

Lankey: Morocco - French and Arabic Study Abroad Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Lankey Program was better than I ever imagined, I did the 4-week program with a concentration in Arabic in 2018 and 5-week program in 2019 which I loved because I got to experience both studying and exploring Morocco. Jemaa El Fna, Majorelle Garden, and the Ouzoud waterfall were my highlights. Lankey team was very friendly and knowledgeable and our group got along very well together. For the classes, I had 5 classes a week, which was enough for me to improve my Arabic skills. The Arabic language is totally different than the English Language but Lankey teachers made it easy for me to acquire it a little faster. they were very supportive during my time in Morocco. It was sad to leave Morocco but I hope to be back in the future.

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

* 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)

Living in Morocco is not that expensive so it was easy for me to live on a student's budget.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 40$ not including food

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International 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?
  • Morocco
  • Lankey team
  • Trips
* What could be improved?
  • No Idea
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? For my first time in Morocco, I forgot to bring many things ( Essential things).

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'