Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

One of the most cultural experiences of my life Past Review

By (Worcester State University) - abroad from 05/21/2016 to 05/31/2016 with

The Morocco Program: Full Immersion and Cultural Adventure Summer Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was so worth it. I learned a lot about another culture/religion that I had no knowledge of. This trip also taught me to be truly grateful of what I have because this was a very poor country in some areas.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* 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?

* 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

It was an amazing trip, and the group I went with will remain a close knit family. Mohamed was a great professor to travel with, he's awesome!

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
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? especially at stores in the markets, bargain with the locals because almost all stores sell the same things.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? I did not take an Arabic classes prior
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Do your research before the trip of some common words you may use during your time abroad

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Camel ride
  • Food
  • Dinner shows
* What could be improved?
  • Time management
  • More sleep on the first day
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I brought more things to donate to the schools and health care locations

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.