Mind opening experience Past Review

By (Politics, Loras College) - abroad from 01/28/2015 to 06/16/2015 with

Loras College: Lisbon - Urban Portugal: Historical and Geographical Perspectives

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I leaned to not stress about the little things that we do worry about in the United States. Live life and love yourself.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • Food
  • Culture
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Basic language skills