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By (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/15/2012 to 06/13/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Asia Business Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a love for other cultures and people as well as an appreciation for the complexities of international business.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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:

You had to find food for yourself most of the time, which is good until you can't find any places to eat except gas stations.

* 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? 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Maybe $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
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?
  • The countries
  • My group
  • The cultural experiences
* What could be improved?
  • Finding clean water constantly
  • Application of business experiences
  • Hostel storage spaces
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring a good camera! Its safer then they make it sound. If you are careful it won't get stollen.