Incredible Past Review
By ann.m.hager.5 (Political Science and Government., Drexel University) - abroad from 06/10/2013 to 08/08/2013 with
FIE: Conflict and the Struggle for Peace: Explorations in Ireland and the Middle East
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
There is no comparison from the perspective you will get by going to a place. It's invaluable.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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 |
Couldn't have asked for better staff. They're amazing! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host family treated me like their daughter. |
| * Food: |
You'll never be hungry in Jordan! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Some doctors were unprofessional. |
| * Safety: |
Sexual harassment is a huge issue in Jordan, as well as some anti-American sentiment. |
| 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) |
Taxis in Amman can really add up. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Over $100, easily |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eat at home as much as possible. Ask your host mom to pack you a lunch. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How to dress. Jordan isn't as conservative or hot as you think it is. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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