Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A rewarding challenge August 30, 2022

By (Political Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/28/2022 to 05/20/2022 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Amman

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How to exist abroad and learn.

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.

Very challenging.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Strong good housing, food a challenge at time.

* Food:

Trouble to access at times.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very integrated.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Very Covid sadety

* Safety:

Good safety levels.

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

Very challenging but worthwhile.

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)

1-2.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Many hundreds of dollars.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cheap restaurants.

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

Very

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 300 level courses.
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Intensive study.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Language immersion
* What could be improved?
  • Slower integration gradual
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The challenges and price beyond the seen costs.

Individual Course Reviews

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