Live Freeman or Die Past Review
By acaro (Political Science and Government., Clark University - Worcester) - abroad from 08/18/2012 to 12/16/2012 with
American University: Washington D.C - Washington Semester Program
I learned professionalism and how to work in an office environment. Also, to keep in contact with your friends. It was definitely worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Amazing group of people on my floor. |
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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? |
One of my friends was injured playing soccer. We tried to call AU to have someone pick us up, but they refused because of "liability" issues. I had to carry her to an AU shuttle bus, and then we made it to the AU health services. They couldn't do much, but they got us a free taxi to the local hospital. Still, if it had been a more serious injury it could have ended badly. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
D.C. is very expensive, and you have to travel on the Metro a lot for class. Also, get the packed lunch from Tenley Dining Hall. It will save you money for lunch at your internship/when you're out for class. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a Smartrip card the second you get there. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Buy more suits |
