A thought-provoking learning experience Past Review

By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 12/26/2016 to 05/04/2017 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Delhi

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that this program allowed in terms of independent travel + free time throughout the week. Taking classes alongside Indian students while living with Americans provided balance between cultural exposure + comfort. Though there were moments of frustration or isolation, I am overall very glad that I decided to study abroad in Delhi and would return to India in a heartbeat.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	1 month - 6 months

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)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	India is a relatively affordable country for study abroad, so whenever possible, I recommend prioritizing safety + comfort over costs (ex: taking an Uber late at night instead of a rickshaw).

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
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program?	None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program?	Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	None
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	Don't be afraid to use your new Hindi skills when haggling or meeting new people. People are generally very pleased to hear you try.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local 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?	freedom + flexibility
* What could be improved?	making the Hindi learning component less rigid + stressful
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	India is an inherently difficult place to adjust to and a certain degree of flexibility, independence, and tolerance for absurdity is necessary for anyone wishing to study abroad in Delhi.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	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.'

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Youth Psychology
Course Department:	Psychology
Instructor:	Professor Dilon
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues:

Course Name/Rating:	Counseling Psychology
Course Department:	Psychology
Instructor:	Professor Pam
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:
Credit Transfer Issues: