Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The best part of my college experience Past Review

By (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/25/2017 to 07/31/2017 with

SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be independent and take care of myself in a foreign country. I learned the importance of appreciating other cultures and learned the rich history of Europe. I was all worthwhile.

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.

This trip was absolutely amazing! Every stop was very deliberately planned and we saw all sides of each of the three countries we visiting including touristy, to rural and it was all very authentic.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We stayed in some beautiful hotels and were in great locations. My favorite was place we stayed in Rome, where I could walk by the Colosseum every day.

* Food:

Amazing, enough said. There was no such thing as a bad meal and the gelato was better than I ever dreamed.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The language barrier was tough at some points but it wasn't hard to immerse yourself in the culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt completely safe the entire time.

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? 130 euro

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?

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  • 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? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Friends
  • Sites
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Test Schedule
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew how fast it was going to pass.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.