Experiential June 11, 2024
By A student (Medicine, Brandeis University) - abroad from 01/13/2024 to 05/08/2024 with
DIS Stockholm Semester
I learned how to step outside of my comfort zone and find a good balance between academics and my social life
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was not as academically rigorous, however the assignments, projects, and exams contributed to high intensity and stress. In the Medical core course, there weren't many opportunities to receive academic support. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My roommate and I were not compatible which contributed to feelings of being overwhelmed, however, I was able to be relocated. |
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We received a stipend |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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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 |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | I wish I knew more about the weather |
