Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best experience ever! Past Review

By (Russian Studies, Colorado College) - abroad from 06/23/2015 to 06/13/2015 with

Sea Education Association: Programs at Sea - Marine Biodiversity & Conservation

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained practical knowledge and skills relating to marine spatial planning, scientific research, connected with incredible leaders in oceanography and marine policy, and made some of the greatest friends I have every made.

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.

Everyone in the program works hard, and you truly do get out of it what you put in.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Woodshole is a wonderful host campus, but the SSV Corwith Cramer became home. The people, atmosphere and learning environment could not have been more supportive.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing and family style dinners promote a family like atmosphere. If you are looking at this program, I hope you don't mind a tight community.

* Food:

It is what you and your house mates/shipmates make of it.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

This program is not a study abroad in the traditional since, it is still very much in the USA. Socially, it is very community oriented.

* 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? communally (as 10 students) $300-400
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Nope it is all handled by the program. Try to plan grocery runs based on a menu for the week, it will save you money so that you can spend more on other things.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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* Who did you live with?

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* Who did you take classes with?

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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Practicality
  • Immersion
  • Community
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • More time
  • Housing between sections
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!