Incredible Summer Program Past Review
By A student (The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 05/23/2012 to 07/06/2012 with
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
Very worthwhile, I became more cultural and worldly and open to new experiences and ways of life.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved the experience and learning in another country because the culture was infused in the teaching. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
VERY helpful and always willing to help. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I thought the housing was very convenient and enough room to feel comfortable in. |
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Good, but very expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Easy to integrate into if you go out a lot and are open to new experiences. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Difficult to schedule appointments. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe city. |
| 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? | $200-$300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Shop around and don't buy the first thing you see because prices can vary down the street. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Save more money. |
