A stunning and transformative experience! Past Review
By mary.alex.12 (Microbiological Sciences and Immunology., Oregon State University) - abroad from 03/01/2012 to 04/01/2012 with
Child Family Health International (CFHI): Palliative Care in Southern India
Absolutely worthwhile. I learned more about healthcare and humanity in that one month than I could have ever asked for. This program solidified my decision to become a physician.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on site administration was fabulous! We were able to call with questions anytime and they went out of their way to introduce us to the beautiful culture of Southern India. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a very nice, safe environment. |
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Indian food is amazing. Need I say more? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated into the local culture, especially traveling to and from work each day and when we did home visits. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
A fellow intern of mine had health issues there and she was taken care of very well my the Pallium India physicians. |
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Be smart and do not leave valuables exposed and you will be OK. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Research where you are studying abroad. It is very cheap to be in India verses Europe. |
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? | Stay longer to travel! |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
