Studying abroad in Europe was one of the best experiences of my life! Past Review
By A student (Millsaps College) - abroad from 07/07/2019 to 07/23/2019 with
Millsaps Summer Program 2019
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Not only did I learn a lot about the psychology of terrorism in class, but I also learned a lot about traveling abroad safely while enjoying new cultures and experiences! It was definitely worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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| * Safety: |
Florence and Munich were very safe cities but as with traveling anywhere abroad you have to be smart and careful. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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's difficult to say but between $100-200 per week. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to find a local grocery store to buy food and snacks at instead of eating out at a restaurant every meal. Saves costs! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Things will always go wrong occasionally while traveling but try to keep a positive attitude and remain calm! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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The Psychology of Fear and Terrorism |
| Course Department: | Psychology |
| Instructor: | Dr. Kurt Thaw |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | The main topic of the course was analyzing terrorism and the psychology behind specific terrorist events which was often difficult to discuss but important to learn about. Dr. Thaw was always well-prepared and enriched discussions with his knowledge about terrorism. As a class we took field trips to certain sites in Italy and Germany where terrorist events actually occurred in history which made it easier as a student to apply class material to real-world settings. Traveling abroad and sharing new experiences with fellow classmates and the professor also made it easier to participate in class activities and discussions. Lastly, students were assessed on participation in the class and on a oral presentation of a specific terrorist event in which each student selected a topic, researched it extensively, and prepared the presentation before leaving for the trip. |
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