Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Happiest and most eye-opening three months of my life Past Review

By (Undeclared, University of British Columbia) - abroad from 02/25/2014 to 05/19/2014 with

Round River Conservation Studies - Namibia Desert Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Friends for life, a new perspective on how I'd like to live my life, a new home away from home, and an overall appreciation for the opportunities I've had in my lifetime.

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.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Maybe ten dollars at the most!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
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?
  • The other students and my professors!
  • Learning about conservation
  • Meeting locals
* What could be improved?
  • Possibly options for longer programs?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It's okay to be scared to go on an international trip—and it is so worth it.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.