Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing and Rewarding! Past Review

By (Elementary Education, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 07/11/2013 to 08/13/2013 with

University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It really made me appreciate what I have back home. I learned a lot about myself and working with others while on this trip. I also learned that even though I might not like a specific culture I need to respect it and there are so many things I can learn from it.

Review Photos

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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

Stephanie did an awesome job at my camp site!

* 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?

I had to get vaccines before I left for this program. I had a couple friends that got sick while on this trip and it was handled professionally and appropriately

* 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)

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? Bring a lot of currency to exchange so that you don't have to mess with finding an ATM.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* 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?
  • Students that I worked with
  • Friends that I made
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • Holding everyone accountable for activities during the camp
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I would have to lesson plan every night!

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!