Past Review
By Misty C (Wlp, Emerson College) for
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
I am a changed person after living at Kasteel Well. Every minute I was learning something new- about the world and about myself. I came to appreciate and miss my own culture as a result of being away from it for so long, in a way I never have before. I made friends that I will never lose, and memories that I'll never forget.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was light, which was conducive to enjoying the educational experiences that visiting other countries provided. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Every single administrator, especially Dulcia, was exceptionally helpful and caring. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I gave 4/5 because the accommodations were acceptable, but the town itself had little to offer. |
| * Food: |
It could have been worse, but some days it was inedible. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The group excursions were the most fun I've had in my entire life. And I found that I learned more about the world and about myself while traveling with the groups. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The castle and the town were both perfectly safe. |
| 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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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you love the idea of diving into a multitude of different cultures, and testing your own ability to navigate and thrive in a foreign country, this is the program for you. |
