Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unique Experiece November 08, 2021

By (The American University in Cairo) - abroad from 09/05/2021 to 12/23/2021 with

Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
AUC campus is a whole melting pot! You get to experience a ton of new cultures and at the same time learn about the Egyptian culture. The professors care about your education and try to help you as much as possible. Cairo as a city is wonderful with so much to see and do! AUC offers clubs and activities for everyone ( robotics, film, photography, etc). The campus itself is beautiful! Plenty of gardens and sitting areas for the students to enjoy! Also they have a great gym with a big pool for anyone to use. My experience at AUC has been nothing but great!

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.

The program is rigorous but if you keep up you will be fine The professors want you to succeed!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The administration is very helpful. The only struggle I had was with my visa for a bit but then it was quickly resolved

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There are so many housing options to choose from

* Food:

There are so many options! Lots to choose from. It all tastes good

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

AUC campus is a whole melting pot! You get to experience a ton of new cultures and at the same time learn about the Egyptian culture. The professors care about your education and try to help you as much as possible. Cairo as a city is wonderful with so much to see and do! AUC offers clubs and activities for everyone ( robotics, film, photography, etc). The campus itself is beautiful! Plenty of gardens and sitting areas for the students to enjoy! Also they have a great gym with a big pool for anyone to use. My experience at AUC has been nothing but great!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health insurance is with your tuition. Plenty of clinics and pharmacies around

* Safety:

It is very safe. I never felt like I was in danger

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

AUC campus is a whole melting pot! You get to experience a ton of new cultures and at the same time learn about the Egyptian culture. The professors care about your education and try to help you as much as possible. Cairo as a city is wonderful with so much to see and do! AUC offers clubs and activities for everyone ( robotics, film, photography, etc). The campus itself is beautiful! Plenty of gardens and sitting areas for the students to enjoy! Also they have a great gym with a big pool for anyone to use. My experience at AUC has been nothing but great!

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? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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 campus
  • The activities
* What could be improved?
  • the visa process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I learned more about the local areas

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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!