The most eye opening and identity forming experience of my life. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/12/2016 to 05/01/2016 with

SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics (Fall 2)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Empathy, curiosity, the importance of asking questions continually but putting the care for others above everything else. Never ever think or assume you know something, just keep inquiring about it.

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

I learned more, experienced more, made more friends and had more opportunities than I have had on my college campus for 3 years. It changed my life and will allow me to look back on my college experience with one year I can be truly proud of.

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)

Though much of the food is provided or stipends are given out, this is not necessarily adequate to afford a diverse set of fulfilling experiences.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? not sure
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? no

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
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 people
  • The host Families
  • The field trips
* What could be improved?
  • Mitigating group dynamics
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How life changing it would be.

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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Culture and Society of World Cities

Course Department: Sociology Anthropology
Instructor: Carmen Medieros
Instruction Language: english
Comments: It was challenging but fun and informative. The teacher was well prepared, and tho she sometimes had a hard time getting her point across she meant well and was dedicated to her work.
Credit Transfer Issues: we will see I am working on it