Spoke true to the program title Past Review
By A student (Communication and Media Studies., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/26/2012 to 06/17/2012 with
Brigham Young University: Traveling - Global Marketing Study Abroad
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about marketing, though not having any previous marketing knowledge. I also realize that marketing might not necessarily match me. Nonetheless it was a very worthy experience.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I'd say it varied between $50 to $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can always find a better deal on souvenirs |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
It wasn't a cultural study abroad program; it was a business study abroad so we didn't focus too much on learning and using another language. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 levels |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | I didn't go to a language oriented study abroad. I went to a business study abroad. But if you're on a cultural study abroad then go out, talk with the locals. That's the best way to learn. |
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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? | We were thoroughly prepared before we went although I wish I was smarter with the packing. I packed lot of clothes but it was still insufficient when we went to some of the colder countries. |
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