Educational Past Review

By (Nursing., Berea College) - abroad from 06/26/2013 to 07/25/2013 with

Initiatives of Change: Caux Scholar Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about peace building strategy and conflict resolution tactics. It was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I had wonderful and an amazing experience:)

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • diversity
  • informative
  • environment
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? expense. It was really expensive in Switzerland.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Peace building and Conflict transformation

Course Department: PSJ- independent study
Instructor: Carl Stauffer/ Michelle Tooley
Instruction Language: English
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Credit Transfer Issues: