Past Review
By Mallory H (Geography and Cartography., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for
Penn State Altoona: Traveling - Ivyside Pride: European Choir Tour
Yes, my study abroad experience was worthwhile. I gained a lot of patience by being put in certain situations.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Learned some interesting things at museums and from tour guides. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Had a wonderful coordinator and great tour guides and activities that we did. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The first hotel was kind of small in the rooms but it was doable. The second hotel was great. Locations were great though. |
| * Food: |
Everything was delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The concerts were fun and all the activities we did. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
In the pre-departure course, the health and wellness presentation was not very accurate. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It is hard to split a check when going out to eat at a restaurant with a group. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Take a language course. |
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? | It can be frustrating to travel with a big group at times but it is better to just keep the peace. |
