Immersed in many different cultures, not just one Past Review
By matthew w (international political economy, Fordham University) - abroad from 02/02/2013 to 06/28/2013 with
Fordham University: Pretoria - Fordham in Pretoria
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that there are many different cultures around the globe, but as human beings everyone has something in common.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academic rigor could be toned back a bit to allow students more time for volunteer service and to explore the country. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
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* Safety: |
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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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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $40 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* 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? | I wish I knew that I would have very little freedom. We were discouraged from going to Johannesburg on our own and were required to have a chaperone with us whenever we left the Hatfield neighborhood. |
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