Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

DO SEA SEMESTER Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/03/2017 to 03/24/2017 with

Sea Education Association: The Global Ocean

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an interest in science and the ocean.

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.

Wonderful experiential learning. I learned a ton scientifically through a lot of time in the lab and working on the boat. We also had great on-land experiences to complement the humanities classes.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was on a boat... so not spacious obviously but great.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Hard to answer because I was on a boat... but on land we did interact with local people some.

* 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

It was life changing. Loved every minute.

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)

Nothing to spend money on at sea!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 0.00
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? nope

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Other
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?
  • The scientists on board
  • sailing
  • something new
* What could be improved?
  • more evaluation on board
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? seasickness is real

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:

Sense of Place
Course Department:
Instructor: Jeff Wescott.
Instruction Language:
Comments: So-so. We did not have enough class time.
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Data Visualization
Course Department:
Instructor: Allycia
Instruction Language:
Comments:
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Marine History and Culture
Course Department:
Instructor: Jeff Wescott
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was great with port stops.
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Oceanography
Course Department:
Instructor: Mattius Cape
Instruction Language:
Comments: SUCH A GOOD CLASS! learned a ton.
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Leadership in a Dynamic Environment
Course Department:
Instructor: Elliott
Instruction Language:
Comments: Another great class.
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