Thailand: Land of Smiles and So Much More Past Review
By Jessica B (Anthropology/Religion, University of Rochester) for
CIEE: Khon Kaen - Community Public Health
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Not only did I gain an awareness of issues in Thailand, but I learned about issues in America. I also learned how to work effectively in groups and most importantly about my self and how to be the best me possible.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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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? |
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? | I spent about $21 a week on food (roughly $1 a meal) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Trips to Phuket (if you go) can be pricey but it's totally worth it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
While most people know a few words of English, you have to use a lot of Thai but there are plenty of people to practice with including your roommate and the CIEE staff. |
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