The Castle: The Best Three Months of my Life. Past Review
By Kendall S (Wlp, Emerson College) for
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
I gained independence. I no longer have to rely on anyone for anything. I made great friends I probably would not have met if I had not gone to the castle. I have a changed view of the world as a whole.
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
On-site administration of your program |
OSA became friends with everyone. They were helpful and approachable. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I have dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating, I never went hungry. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The trip to Amsterdam was integral for the friendships that developed between everyone in the program. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There was a doctor's office a block up the street that I never had to visit but I know plenty of other people who did and were satisfied with their visits. |
| 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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* Where did you live?
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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? | Be open minded. You will find yourself in situations you would never expect to be in. Just go with the flow, everything will be fine. |
