Awesome Past Review

By (Nursing., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 04/27/2012 to 05/31/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Taiwan Nursing Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Definitely worthwhile. Became more understanding, aware, interested in the cultures around me.

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:

* 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

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The focus on hands on experience in the culture, rather than a focus on paperwork homework.
* What could be improved?
  • More time in community nursing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To bring fun stuff from utah to give the nurses