Amsterdam: The Hidden Gem of Europe Past Review
By Casey R (Communication, Tulane University) for
IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities
YES! You experience so much from other cultures and your horizons are broadened in so many ways. The Dutch people are friendly and amazing. Everyone needs to spend time abroad- you learn about another culture but even more about yourself.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Workload was manageable and I fell in love with one of my teachers at the University! We still keep in touch and she writes me recommendations. The teaching style varies a lot from class to class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt very comfortable with the IES Administration and knew I could go to them with even the silliest questions. They were a true support system during my time abroad. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
Eclectic food- can find pretty much anything! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Take advantage of the events that IES and the university set up for you- its a great way to do something that you probably wouldn't take the initiative to do on your own and they are typically things unique to the host culture. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Amsterdam is one of the safest cities in Europe. I never felt unsafe on my bike or even walking in the streets at night. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook at home!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people did speak English but the course helped with day to day work recognition and the locals appreciated my efforts |
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