Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Amazing Cultural Experience November 10, 2021

By (Psychology, University of Twente) - abroad from 09/05/2021 to 12/21/2021 with

Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The most valuable experience I've had in Egypt is with the local culture. Both studying and living here are completely different to anything I have previously experienced and I have had a great time getting to learn about the local culture and customs. It has definitely been an amazing experience and I am very happy I ended up going to Egypt.

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:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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? 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)

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? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • Culture
  • Experiencing different parts of Egypt
  • Meeting the locals
* What could be improved?
  • Organisation
  • Communication
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had learnt some basic Arabic before I wente here (such as the letters, numbers, and some basic words) as the first few weeks were very confusing when not knowing any Arabic

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!