A life-changing experience! Past Review
By Ngoc-Anh C (General Education, Berea College) - abroad from 06/26/2015 to 07/24/2015 with
Initiatives of Change: Caux Scholar Program
The psychology of conflict, different forms of justice, cultural differences, conflicts from different parts of the world.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The curriculum was designed in a way that engages everyone, with great experiences shared by the professors and all class members, diverse activities, and a friendly, open atmosphere. The program director and coordinator are wonderful, too. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Switzerland is beyond beautiful. It's just a bit too expensive. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in a 5-star hotel on top of the mountain. We have to serve ourselves though; it's a place where everyone contributes to the operation of the hotel. |
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It was hot, delicious, but a bit too much cheese. |
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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) |
Everything was covered already, but if I wanted to travel somewhere, that would be a bit costly. |
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? | Some content of the program. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
