Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The experience in Uganda was very rewarding and worthwhile. Past Review

By (Doctor of Pharmacy, Wilkes University) - abroad from 09/07/2012 to 10/07/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in Uganda

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about different a culture

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.

I thought the experience was well worth it and I got to experience a lot of diifferent things.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was organized. The university and hospital were not really sure what to do with us at first, but we set a good schedule after we got there

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I thought the places we stayed were very nice and comfortable. The only night was the 2nd to last night where we stayed at a hotel in a not a nice area and was not very comfortable.

* Food:

The food was very good and we got to try a lot of different ethnicities.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We were able to interact with the student and interns.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe while in the country

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
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? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? None
How many hours per day did you use the language? 0
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? The locals speak english

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Masindi
  • Safari
* What could be improved?
  • Less observations at Mulago
  • Less time spent in class.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt we were very prepared.

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!