Kasteel Well: Different, Yet Rewarding Past Review
By Ethan Y (Playwriting and Screenwriting., Emerson College) for
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
Overall, I am definitely glad I did it. There were certain things that were disappointing, but also certain things that surpassed my expectations.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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I definitely enjoyed the difference in teaching styles. It gave us the opportunity to learn in ways we wouldn't have in the United States. However, I didn't come out of the experience feeling particularly enriched. I have heard in the past that you don't go to Kasteel Well for the classes, and that is definitely true. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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The Office of Student Affairs was wonderful and really made the experience above and beyond what I was expecting. |
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Great dining hall. It obviously would've been nice to have a wider range of selection during meals, but that is a minor complaint. The staff were wonderful and the food was delicious. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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