Beautiful country, amazing new friends, and an unforgettable experience. Past Review
By A student (New Mexico State University) - abroad from 02/01/2012 to 07/19/2012 with
ISEP Exchange: Zurich - Exchange Program at Universität Zürich
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, this experience was completely worthwhile! I met so many amazing people and have a new view of the world. It completely changed my perspective on many things and changed me as a person. I am ever so grateful for participating in this!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing facility was really great, but the housing admin was really frustrating |
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Zurich was an extremely safe city, I did not feel in danger whilst there. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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 is an extremely expensive city, so living frugally was necessary. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | I wish I knew that the course list sent to me was incorrect, as it caused me to take courses that were much too difficult for me as the courses in English that were sent to me were from the wrong semester. |
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