A Great Adventure Across Europe Past Review
By A student (Millsaps College) - abroad from 07/07/2019 to 07/24/2019 with
Millsaps Summer Program 2019
I learned a lot about how to move around in a foreign environment on my own, how to be independent, and how to understand cultures that are similar but unique.
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. |
I had an amazing experience traveling through Italy and Germany during my class. We were able to have detailed discussions about terrorism and the social and political implications that terrorism has on society. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I contracted an infection while abroad and immediately received assistance from my professor and our health insurance coverage in finding a physician and getting the medication I needed. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This trip was honestly life-changing. I felt so much more understanding of European culture in both the similarities and differences compared to the United States. It also helped me to gain a greater appreciation for my home country. |
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? | $500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE before going abroad. Looking up restaurants ahead of time on Yelp can help you to guage how much you will spend while dining out. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | How much I would want to go back!!! |
