Becoming Australian-American! Past Review
By Megan T (Elementary And Special Education, Western Washington University) - abroad from 07/16/2012 to 09/21/2012 with
EducatorsAbroad: Traveling - Student Teaching (10-18 Weeks)
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself as a teacher; about what I would like to do differently, the skills I have that are really unique to me, and that I can really use. I have also learned a lot about the way different countries interact as well as how they perceive the U.S. I tend to perceive the US more as an outsider than an American, and I tend to agree with their judgments. I'm trying to improve my perspective, but based on what other countries see, I'm concerned about our image. I intend to improve that image. It was worthwhile; because I was able to give a bit of perspective.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
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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? |
Yes
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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) |
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* Was housing included in your program cost? | No |
* 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? | $50-$100 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pack half as many clothes, and bring twice as much money. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* 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 know that I should have made a stronger connection more quickly with the teachers in my program, because the more people I met and spent time with, the more opportunities to spend time doing things around the area and city. |
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