Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Memories that will be kept for a lifetime. Past Review

By (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 07/09/2014 to 08/14/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
How important my individual values are to me and that anything is accomplished with an open mind.

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.

* 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? No

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? 50 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy only what you need, not what you want. And remember, you're responsible for bringing it back to American and through Customs.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
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?
  • Teaching
  • Sharing about UNI
  • Getting to know my students and all the TAs.
* What could be improved?
  • Organization from StudyAbroad
  • Less Partying (More Rules)
  • A better attitude from the Program Assistants.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much partying was going to happen on this trip and how little people cared about their students, since they would show up to class hung over, drunk, wasted, or not even show up. I thought I would be able to work with more mature students and those who wanted to make a strong impact in the Chinese students lives.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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.