What a Time Past Review
By Mikaela (Purdue University) - abroad from 08/21/2017 to 12/22/2017 with
IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Psychology & Sciences
SO MANY THINGS. How to be independent. What self-care looks like. Where I find my identity. About my faith. How important it is to be uncomfortable. What it means to be culturally aware. I could go on and on, but in short it was absolutely worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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I never felt unsafe honestly! Of course common sense is key but from what I've heard from other friends who have been abroad, Amsterdam is definitely a safe city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I came in with an open mind and honestly had no idea what this experience was going to be like, but I could not have asked for anything better. I felt so at home within such a short time. |
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? | $75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Start a budget right at the beginning! I spent a lot of money in the first weeks without realizing it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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? | People are serious when they say you should lay out everything you want to pack and put half of it back! But I will say if you have room for some simple decorations that will make your room feel more at home right away! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
