A Great Time - international business law Past Review

By (International Business Law, Millsaps College) - abroad from 12/27/2014 to 01/09/2015 with

Millsaps College: Winter Intersession 2014-15 Faculty-led Programs

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned more Spanish. I learned how to cope with a different culture in a different atmosphere.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were well structured.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

It was great. I did the program over a year ago, but it was great.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

They were great like I said over a year ago I was there, but from what I remember every night was good.

* Food:

We ate out and experienced the Yucatan culture.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I improved my Spanish speaking skills.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have a health issue while there.

* Safety:

I felt safe.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? I honestly cannot remember since this was over a year ago for me.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food
  • Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Studying
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hmm