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By (Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne / IPFW) - abroad from 05/23/2016 to 06/17/2016 with

Purdue University Fort Wayne / PFW: A496 Field Study in Anthropology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained experience in field work in cultural Anthropology, which is worthwhile because it is a unique opportunity to have going to university in Northern Indiana.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Academically challenging, but not in an unpleasant way.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food was not included in the field school. The food in Edinburgh is amazing!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The Scottish are EXTREMELY friendly.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very Safe.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't eat out for every meal ;)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Architectural Survey
* What could be improved?
  • Program could be a bit shorter
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? ---

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!