Two weeks of too much fun Past Review

By (Anthropology, Millsaps College) - abroad from 07/19/2015 to 08/03/2015 with

Millsaps College: Summer 2015 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
An emic experience of the culture in each region. I learned more about the history and culture of each city, and how each city expanded to become a global or regional power.

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.

Dr. Bey challenged me to think in ways about international history/travel/cultures that I had not previously. It was a lot of work, but absolutely worth it. He is a wonderful professor.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Dr. Bey knew everything about every location. It was like he was in a second home.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Tuition only paid for breakfast....

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I wish we would have done more local things rather than just museums

* 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)

Europe is very expensive and tuition didn't really cover much of the food expenses which was the most expensive

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200Euros

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The professor
  • The info
  • The locations
* What could be improved?
  • Food arrangements
  • more free time
  • more time in each place- extend the date of trip
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? save more money for food, don't ship items home, pack lighter, learn some german

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'