Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Felt like longer than four months Past Review

By (Undeclared, Middlebury College) - abroad from 09/09/2013 to 12/13/2013 with

University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Worthwhile in giving me a chance to experience a different culture and college before it really mattered.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

A long walk from classes but otherwise okay

* Food:

Cooked a lot of my own food due to meal schedules and location compared to classes

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

It wasn't easy to get into the health service, but when I had a major need on a Sunday and went to the hospital, they were fast and helpful.

* 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? bought and cooked a lot of food. going out was expensive too.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Be prepared to spend money on food and going out.

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?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • Independence
  • People from all over
* What could be improved?
  • Administration support, involvement
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How little the school would support students. Nearly impossible to get a meeting with a support person.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Mind and Reality
Course Department: Philosopy
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Not easy. Reading, writing papers, and exam. Harder than expected after peer reviews.
Credit Transfer Issues: not sure yet.
Course Name/Rating:

International Relations
Course Department: International Relations
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Assessment was papers and final exam. Different instructors lectured each week.
Credit Transfer Issues: Not sure yet. In the process of finding this out.