Forum- Nexus allowed me to connect with student from around the globe. Changed my life! Past Review
By Marcus T (Psychology, University of Kansas) for
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month
I was able to gain a solid understanding of how other cultures acted and simply viewed things. Mainly from the kids I was traveling with I was able to learn about their view and cultural normals.
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. |
I feel that with all the traveling and site seeing the work load was extremely adequate. The professors definitely knew what they were talking about. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There wasn't a specific host country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
There are plenty of places for vegetarians. I'll eat anything so there was no problem. For the kids who were picky or couldn't eat certain food were able to work around it. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved how in between our class we had a required group discussion about International IQ. This included learning about the European union. Geography of Europe. Also economic statusor political status of places were were at. Extremely useful! |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Travel in groups. Don't have that tourist "target" on your back |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live 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? | Your not stuck in one place your constantly traveling with kids your age from multiple countries. |
