Amsterdam: More than stereotypes, a city filled with adventures and richness. Past Review
By Betty C (Sociology and Women Studies, DePauw University) for
IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Most definitely
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Amsterdam |
| 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. |
Absolutely loved the IES Abroad Amsterdam staff and UvA's faculty and staff. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great staff! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
stroopwaffels! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~50 euros |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook! Inexpensive groceries at the local markets. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Intro |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | go to amsterdam!! |
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