An Incredible Experience Past Review
By Caitlin (University of Southern California) - abroad from 06/26/2017 to 07/29/2017 with
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month
I learned how to interact the cities as a local. It was a trip of a lifetime.
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. |
The classes were great because you would be learning about international marketing while you were traveling in different countries. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our administration were fantastic. You were get to know everyone in the staff from the director to the professors. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels were great and they were very central to the cities. |
| * Food: |
I loved the food that was in every country. Be prepared to eat a lot and explore new cuisine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The culture was amazing. Being able to speak different languages and interact with the locals is incredible. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I never had an health issue but if I did I knew the program would take care of me fast. |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe on this program and in the cities. Traveling around Europe teaches you to always be aware. I felt were comfortable at all times walking around the cities at day and night. |
| 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) |
Sometimes it can be challenging but just budget your meals right. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to eat lighter lunches like sandwiches so that dinner you can splurge more. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Very much so! I used all the language knowledge I had to interact with the locals. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | German 3 and Spanish 4 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | To bring more walking shoes! |
