Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unreal Past Review

By (Communications, Miami University) - abroad from 12/26/2014 to 01/23/2015 with

Summit Global Education: Brazil - Study Abroad Tour of Brazil

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I would recommend this program to anyone who enjoys and adventure and likes the outdoors. The program leaders to a great job at getting to know all of the students and make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Studying abroad with Summit global education was not only a learning experience in the classroom but also a learning experience through the Brazilian students and their lifestyle. I was able to pick up on different things in the Brazilian culture that can not be taught in the classroom.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was very nice and willing to assist when needed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very unique Brazil. This really gave me a feel for the way that people live in this country.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

With the help of the program leaders and Brazilian students, I felt that I got a lot of exposure to the Brazilian lifestyle.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt uncomfortable however I always stayed in a group and was smart with evaluating my surroundings.

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)

Food was very inexpensive, and the program covered a lot of the extracurricular events

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? It's a once in a life time experience, so save as much as you can before hand

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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 adventures
  • the program leaders
  • the immersion into the city
* What could be improved?
  • The time in which it took to transfer credits
  • The visa process
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that in the end the process of getting a visa would be worth it

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.