Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

a great experience, but hope there could be more organization and challenges Past Review

By (Sociology and Anthropology, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/27/2018 to 04/25/2018 with

SIT Study Abroad: Kenya - Global Health and Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was relaxing compared to the school.

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:

Food was well prepared

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I didn't get to make many local friends; it was mostly only host family.

* 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? No

As an international student myself, I actually hope there could be more chances for me to explore more of the local culture.

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)

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? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • 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?
  • Food
  • Host family
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities to make friends with local people
  • more structure and organization
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I could get more perspectives from other international students about their experiences studying abroad.

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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Beginning Swahili
Course Department:
Instructor:
Instruction Language:
Comments: We learned Swahili in small groups.
Credit Transfer Issues: No.