Kasteel Well; A Semester in Holland Past Review
By Emily W (Emerson College) - abroad from 09/13/2012 to 12/16/2013 with
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about different cultures and their take on American life, especially during the elections. It made me challenge myself and learn more about what the world can hold for me!
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $25 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | if you're truly on a budget, don't eat out that much and couchsurf if possible. You can save money if you really try. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How approchable and awesome the professors and staff are. |
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