Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best experience of a lifetime Past Review

By (Psychology, SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/24/2015 to 07/29/2015 with

SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I experienced how Europeans live. It was absolutely worthwhile.

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.

This trip was one of the best experiences of my life. I would recommend it to anyone.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

You stay in hotels and apartments...what's bad about that?

* Food:

It's Italy, Spain, and Greece. The food was my favorite part. Warning, you will eat your way through Europe

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

While you are living in touristy areas, you are still inhabiting with locals.

* 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)

This trip is expensive. Many of the meals are not provided for. $20 a day is even a stretch.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Budget yourself with food money per day. I personally stuck to a $20 budget. It's easy to find $3 food, but it's also easy to be tempted by $15 meals.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • Food
  • Views
  • Memories
* What could be improved?
  • The cost
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The amount of money you will spend.

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!