Independent people only Past Review
By Taylor (Augustana College) - abroad from 05/20/2018 to 06/30/2018 with
Adelante: Edinburgh - Observation Assignments in Scotland
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned things that were particular to my career field (psychology), but if you've been abroad to Europe before than this experience will do little on that front.
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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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Depends on who you are and what you do. Food, transportation, a couple nights out, and various other entertainment expenses: $400/3 weeks. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $130 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The dress for the psychology placement is much more casual than anticipated. |
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