Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Make Your Dream Come True Past Review

By (De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde) - abroad from 09/29/2009 to 02/16/2010 with

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE!

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to be independent, how to manage time & priorities, and assess my strengths & weaknesses.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

We were away from our home country and studying abroad for a short course programme is very challenging.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Very comfortable

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not so much time to spend with our fellow batchmates due to time to manage in internship and study.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I had dental problem and needed to pay on my own money. There was no insurance provided.

* Safety:

Dubai is very safe country, even when I go out night from the hotel I had my internship.

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)

We have AED 1000 as allowance monthly (approx. USD 272) which is just enough for living expenses for food & transportation. No savings as the living expenses was too high.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Approx AED 150 to 200 per week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cook your own food as it is cheaper and healthier. Go out when it is needed, but learn to explore the city sometimes.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Depth knowledge on Travel & Hospitality Industry
* What could be improved?
  • Longer timetable wherein students can have enough time to study as well
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? NA

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.