Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

It allowed me to open up to the world and discover what is out there November 07, 2021

By (CS, The American University in Cairo) - abroad from 09/05/2020 to 09/04/2024 with

Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
friendships, and self-discovery. I learned more about other cultures and got to see Egypt from a different point of view. the experience also helped me grow on a personal level.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

it is good

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

i have been satisfied with it so far

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

the housing is nice but sometimes I dislike the shared lounge because it stays dirty.

* Food:

depends, sometimes it is good and others it is half cooked

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

pretty well but I feel more integrated and interacting with other internationals

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

not the best! I believe it should be improved

* Safety:

so far it is been safe i haven't had any incident where I was not feeling safe

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

I am so grateful for meeting a lot of people and being friends with them, I believe that each one of them had a role in making me be who I am now, I got introduced to different cultures and had friends from all over, if I didn't come here I wouldn't get the chance to experience all that.

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)

pretty well

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
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 interaction with internationals
  • tourism in the country
* What could be improved?
  • allowing engineering as a major
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I am not sure which thing I would have wished to know ahead but I generally love discovering things without knowing anything about them.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.