Kasteel Well Past Review
By Brittany R (VMA, Emerson College) for
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
I was able to see Europe.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The work load seemed like a lot due to all the traveling involved. But looking back, there really wasn't a ton of work involved at the Kasteel. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The food was absolutely horrific. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was terrible. If you have an allergy or are vegetarian, good luck. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The school organized events were a complete disaster. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The health concerns were a joke. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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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? | Don't get a Eurail Pass. |
