Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A nation of extremes Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 12/27/2016 to 05/05/2017 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Delhi

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained amazing perspectives on culture, history, community, and privilege that I will hold on to forever.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Academics is not the highlight of the program, but it was really interesting to learn a new language and understand Indian academic perspectives.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food in India is amazing, as expected.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health care is incredibly cheap and accessible.

* Safety:

India is much safer for men in comparison to women.

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

I really valued the independence given by the program.

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)

A dollar goes a LONG way in India.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Do not buy western brand clothing or electronics in India...they will be more expensive.

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? 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? German 310
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? Travel will help you use Hindi because most people you interact with everyday speak English.

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?

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  • 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?
  • Indian People
  • Food
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Academics
  • Support System
  • Pre trip cultural education
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I knew how unpredictable India is, and how to prepare for that.

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

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History of India: 1857-1950
Course Department: History
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Instruction Language: English
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Development Economics
Course Department: Economics
Instructor: Benston John
Instruction Language: English
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Punjabi
Course Department: Language
Instructor:
Instruction Language: Punjabi
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Film and Art Appreciation

Course Department: Philosophy
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