A Cultural Emersion in Peace-Orientated Norway Past Review
By Hailey J (History, French, Pacific Lutheran University) for
Pacific Lutheran University: Hedmark - PLU Gateway Program in Norway
It was absolutely worthwhile. It did not fit exactly well with my field of study and dispite some organization issues it was an overall wonderful cultural experience.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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I thought the classes had very interesting and beneficial content but there was a level of disorganization that made it difficult to get all I could out of the classes. I did not like the Norwegian system of grading by basing the entire grade on one final test. I do not think that is an effective way to determine what has been learned. The classes would have been even better if they were better developed and organized. There should have also been lessons in Norwegian as well. Overall though it was a good educational experience. |
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I think the program could be better organized and developed more but I think the emersion into Norwegian culture through having Norwegian professors was very beneficial. I think the multiple excursions were very good and informative and a very good component to the program. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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