Jonkoping: The School was not Great, But the Other Students were Amazing Past Review
By William L (Accouting, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) for
Jonkoping University: Jonkoping - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes, I learned so much about myself and other cultures
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The lectures were overall pretty bad each teacher would read their slide for 2 to 3 hours and then that was it. Never went deeper into topics. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Many times they would not be in their offices if you dropped by. They were overall just not very helpful, and would not respond to emails very well if they responded at all |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had an apartment, it was nice but terribly over priced |
| * Food: |
THeir food is kinds bland, but they spices if you want to spice it up a bit |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were many other international students that I got to meet |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
N/A |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | It was much more expensive than the US, but not too bad if you cook your own food |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The rent was higher than expected |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't go for the academics, go to meet people and make friends |
