Great Sights, great food, great times! Past Review
By A student (HISTORY., Presbyterian College) - abroad from 03/01/2013 to 03/09/2013 with
Presbyterian College: Faculty Led Spring Break Tour of Portugal
Experienced a new country and culture, saw exceptional natural beatiful scenery. Worthwhile Indeed.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
N/A |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Excellent Hotel Choices, both in terms of amenities and location |
| * Food: |
Excellent and Authentic local food and beverages |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Did not have much opportunity to use local language, as locals seemed regularly familiar with English |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Some awkward encounters with urban poor and derelicts, but this is not unusual for most major cities. |
| 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) |
Varied by location |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 190 Euro, approx $250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Debit cards are more widely accepted than credit cards in some locations |
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? | N/A |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
