Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A profound unique experience Past Review

By (Yale University) - abroad from 06/13/2017 to 06/26/2017 with

The GREEN Program: Hawai'i - Sustainable Community Food & Energy Systems

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Fascinating knowledge and skills in considering perspectives, valuable discussions and friendships, and unique memories.

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.

We had the opportunity to learn some specific knowledge about Hawaiian culture, energy, and agricultural practices highly relevant to the locale and the current time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

This was a key highlight and focus of the program. The interactions with deep local culture was profound.

* 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

This program was an absolutely unique and wonderful experience. While we definitely learned some fascinating knowledge about environmental and agricultural issues, the quality of interactions with local community, knowledge about the local culture, and the inspiring opportunities we were provided, made this trip invaluable and deeply meaningful. We had access to experiences that even locals might not be able to have, let alone within two weeks.

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? 20

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • Interaction with local culture
  • Ability to interact with high-influence figures
  • The place itself
* What could be improved?
  • Accommodation and logistics for parts of the program
  • More closely evaluated coursework to keep us on track
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Keep good notes and stay on track for the lectures

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!