The most rewarding challenge of my life! Past Review

By (Sociology and Anthropology., Tufts University) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 05/15/2012 with

SIT Study Abroad: India - Sustainable Development and Social Change

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES! I learned how to balance my health, my time, my studies, my travels and more!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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?

I had ecoli for over a month but the program staff was incredible. They picked me up from my home stay at 3 am one night and brought me to the hospital. Every single faculty member and staff member visited me while I was in the hospital for two days. Although I was sick, this experience was incredibly important for me and I am so glad to have had such a friendly and caring family away from home.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? In Hindi, I had not completed any language course.
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The faculty
  • Being in India!
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Integration with Indians my age
  • nothing
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? India is a challenging place, but it is the most rewarding experience and you will come out stronger.

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.