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Grinnell in DC- Politics, Food and Fun Past Review

By (Political Science and GWSS, Grinnell College) for

Grinnell College: Washington - Grinnell in Washington

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Real world experience that Grinnell sometimes cannot help with, especially with internships.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

n/a

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

More help on real world issues such as internships would have been better.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

We got our own housing, so possible to save money.

* Food:

Shwarma King located in Adams Morgan, must go.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

DC is a great city for museums and politics so go out and see/do things.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Girls- Travel with people at night, like in any big city you must always be careful.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Group trips and internship
* What could be improved?
  • Cost Analysis