Norway: loved it, but expectations were very different. Past Review
By Kaitlyn D (Political Science and Government., Pacific Lutheran University) for
Pacific Lutheran University: Hedmark - PLU Gateway Program in Norway
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile, but I think my study focus would've been better at another program.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
I thought we would be living with international students and we lived with fellow PLU students. |
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We made our own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people did not speak English, and we never had a class on Norwegian language. It would've been much more helpful if we did. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More organization in the program needed. |
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