Learned to Meditate and Organize Travel Itinerary Effectively in India. Past Review
By Brain A (Buddhism, Berea College) - abroad from 09/04/2016 to 12/17/2015 with
Carleton Global Engagement: Buddhist Studies in Bodh Gaya, India
I learned to meditate, let go of stress and anxiety, manage travel itinerary, and have expanded my sense and understanding of both my own privilege as an american and global sociopolitical issues. I also understand my own american culture better in contrast with my first hand experience of Indian culture.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I wouldn't change anything about my experience. The program facilitated exactly what I was looking for in an abroad experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program's administration quality showed it's 35 years of experience. Everything expected and required of the students involved was very clear and feasible. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The environment was clean and the beds were comfortable. The only issue was that the only thing to cool you off during hot Indian days was the ceiling fans in each room. |
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Nutritious, vegetarian (vegan friendly options), and good tasting. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
While some academic assignments required interacting with local culture, the amount of coursework sometimes limited one's ability to wander around and independently engage with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Easily accessible, both the local doctor and basic medical supplies. |
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | around 10 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget yourself with a weekly allotted spending amount. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | don't worry about grades |
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 Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
