This was an amazing opportunity! Past Review
By Tania Alvarez (GateWay Community College) - abroad from 06/07/2016 to 07/06/2016 with
GateWay Community College: Summer in South Korea and Japan: Trade, Culture, Language and Entrepreneurship
I learned how to be independent, more outgoing, and and be more adventurous.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This program was amazing! I learned so much. I would totally come back next year! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was very satisfied with my living arrangements. |
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The food was great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved how everything was organized and I couldn't have asked for more. This will definitely be an unforgettable trip. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start saving early. |
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 |
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| 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? | JPN115 |
| 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 pointing every little thing out but in the language that you're learning. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I should have planned out exactly everything that I wanted to do while in Japan. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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. |
