Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Enlightening Journey Past Review

By (Ursinus College) - abroad from 02/18/2019 to 06/02/2019 with

SIT Study Abroad Mongolia and Siberia: Nomadism, Geopolitics, and the Environment

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of valuable knowledge about Mongolia and their transition to a more "modern" world (among other things).

Review Photos

SIT Study Abroad: Mongolia: Nomadism, Geopolitics, and the Environment Photo

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

Everyone was very helpful and understanding.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Both of my house families were very great!

* Food:

Food was excellent! I am not a huge fan of meat but that is the main food eaten there so I ate it.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Very good healthcare, although one of the doctors diagnosed me with a throat infection even though I knew I just had the flu.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

SIT is a very good program that focuses a lot on learning through experience.

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? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Learn the vowel sounds!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* 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?
  • The people
  • Excursions
* What could be improved?
  • Not much
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew I didn't need so many iodine pills.

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!