Best Experience of My LIFE! (And I've even traveled the world before this) Past Review
By Meg W (Business, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 01/08/2015 to 04/30/2015 with
Nanyang Technological University: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to be more independent and manage my time well while I traveled to other countries every weekend and manage school and socializing. Traveling and trying new things opened my eyes to new cultures and having an opportunity to immerse myself in it. Definitely worthwhile and made lifelong friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The course grades heavily based on the final exam which is worth 60% on average. independent study is very important! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Super clean, and has a canteen by every hall😁 |
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The quality of the food is amazing considering how cheap it is. An average meal was about $3.00!!!!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The locals are really friendly and there are tons of activities Singapore has to offer that exposes their diverse culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The on campus doctors are quick and effective. Also the doctors visit is very cheap. I got sick and the visit and the plethora of medicine only cost $12! |
| * Safety: |
VERY SAFE. I never felt unsafe walking alone in the middle of the night. Singapore does not tolerate crime. |
| 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) |
Considering how much I had traveled on weekend trips, I was able to budget my food and living expenses very well.just don't blow your money on drinking alcohol cause it's very expensive out there. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $80-100( covered going out, food, transportation) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get a part time job and put at least half of it into savings and apply for tons of scholarships |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Hostels to stay in before moving into the dorm |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
