Forum-Nexus Multi-Country Program: A dream come true Past Review
By Brittany S (Mass Communication, Towson University) for
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month
Forum-Nexus was a unique program that offers everything a participant could want in a study-abroad experience. The professors/directors were very knowledgeable of every country that was visited and were able to provide an extensive wealth of knowledge to the students that was beyond textbook reading. The balance between class and exploration was fair and enabled students to make their own decisions and plan their own daily schedules. Students had a reasonable amount of freedom, while still managing to gain a valuable education.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was fair and very relatable to the lessons. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program size was very comfortable and was able to provide students with a personalized classroom experience, while still encouraging group and team interaction. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Accommodations are available |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
New Years eve in Paris |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Safety advice was given frequently |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bargain with the locals, don't take the initial asking price when shopping on the street or from tables |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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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 would suggest that any new student be open to experiencing a different way of life than what they're use to. Use the experience to gather a wealth of knowledge, while still managing to have fun. The professors serve as your educational mentor as well as your friends who can offer far more than textbook knowledge of the countries. |
