New Places, Forever Friends, Lasting Memories, Irreplaceable Experiences Past Review
By Tess Stewart (Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge) - abroad from 12/27/2016 to 01/05/2017 with
International Business Seminars: Winter MBA Europe
i gained lifetime friends, learned my way around two cities in europe, 1000% worthwhile. i would do it all over again in a second.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
we stayed at a hilton and a marriot while in london and paris. housing was very nice and perfectly placed in the city |
| * Food: |
the complimentary breakfasts were so good. finding places to eat throughout the day was beyond easy and everything tasted phenomenal. |
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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? |
One of the girls on the trip got sick with the flu within the first few days and Kayla had stayed back with her to make sure she got medical attention and was sent home immediately. I was very impressed with how it was handled and the girl was made as comfortable as possible. |
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we were well warned countless times of ways to make sure we stay safe and to keep all of our belongings safe. i did not experience any issues and that honestly was thanks to all of the advice the leaders gave us about what to do and what not to do. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would love to revisit London and Paris but i would also super love to travel somewhere else for new experiences |
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) |
i was told to bring approximately $100/day which i am very thankful for. i could have easily spent around $200 for the week but eating twice a day and shopping around and paying to do the "touristy" things was slightly more expensive |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $700 for the 10 days of traveling |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | save money beforehand! i made sure i did so that i wouldn't have financial worries |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
indifferent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 10 years of spanish |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | learn basic phrases. often times i found that the citizens enjoyed practicing their english with us |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | i wish i would've known how much fun i was going to have because i DEFINITELY would have stayed for the longer version of the trip. i was devastated going home so early. |
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. |
