Castle Dwellers Forever! Past Review
By A student (Emerson College) for
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
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Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
One of my instructors was terrible. I understand it may be difficult to find a replacement but it is time to acknowledge the student reviews and ask the teacher to retire. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My expectations were met. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had an amazing experience living in a renovated castle! One of a kind experience! |
* Food: |
Started off really good - but got old fast. Need more healthy options |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Great experiences! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
I felt very safe at all times and ran into no health issues. |
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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Language
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
* 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 prepared. Save money - keeping in mind the conversion rates. Try new things. Its a once in a lifetime experience and should be enjoyed! |