Best experience of my life Past Review
By Alexis S (Business, California Lutheran University) - abroad from 05/19/2015 to 06/09/2015 with
International Business Seminars: Summer Europe
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I became a lot more independent and had to face problems on my own from metro difficulties to making sure I was awake on time each day for the business meetings. I gained perspective on other cultures and how good we have things in the states. I was even able to learn a lot about other states and get to know some great people. It was definitely worth it.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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It would have been nice to have more meals included for the price we paid. |
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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) |
It was extremely expensive to eat and keep up with the group. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $400 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save up at least a year in advance. I would budget about $2,000 for a 3 week/1 month trip to spend on food, going out, group outings, incidentals, cabs, tips, souveneirs, shopping, extreme activities, and drinks. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You're going to use a lot more money than you think and you'll need cash rather than just having a card. Everything costs money, from water to bread at restaurants. Learn simple phrases in each language. Pack a lot of clothes from going out to casual to business. You will wear two to three outfits a day. Bring summer and winter clothes because the climates change drastically from beach to snow. Take really good notes. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
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