I really enjoyed the experience! April 01, 2024
By Kelsey L (Business Administration and Management, University of California - Los Angeles / UCLA) - abroad from 07/01/2023 to 08/04/2023 with
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 7 Cities in 1 Month
YEssssssssssss would do it again and again
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. |
Great knowledge |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I love the cities I have visited |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Hotels were super cool! |
| * Food: |
Street food is the best! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I had connected with a lot of nationalities during the trip |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Nothing happened |
| * Safety: |
we were safe |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
one of the best experiences i have ever had! |
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) |
the US is much more expensive |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | eat at the hotel |
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 |
we tried to order food with local language |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | try to ask for the way in foreign language and order food |
Other Program Information
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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? | Weather |
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 NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
