Experiencing Washington D.C. Past Review

By (Communication and Media Studies., Emerson College) for

Emerson College: Washington, D.C. - The Washington Center

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to professionally mature in an engaging, cooperative environment.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The programming The Washington Center provided was not useful or beneficial to my abroad experience. The speakers and activities I attended took away from time I could have been working at my internship or they could have been replaced with a more relevant course.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
  • Americans