Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Noorderplantsoen Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for

SUNY Geneseo: Groningen - University of Groningen

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes for meeting friends and experiencing other cultures. academically not really

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.

Expected to self teach but never given material to use for this. Teachers had poor English. Exams poorly written in both translations,lack of clear educational goals. Strange grading system with "correction for guessing"

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Dont even know them

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Made my own 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100 regularly $300 if travelling
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Health insurance provided by school not accepted

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students