A Life Changing Experience in Mongolia Past Review
By Lauren Dunn (Saint Michael's College) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/06/2018 with
Round River Conservation Studies - Mongolia Conservation Program
While in Mongolia, I learned a lot about the culture, conservation, and myself. I saw what real, meaningful research looked like, and I felt like we were really making a difference in the national park. I learned about the type of relationships the Mongolian people have with each other and the environment. It was very inspiring, and it showed me how I want to live my life in the US.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Every part of the administration we worked with was amazing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Due to the nature of the trip, we were camping the majority of the time. It always worked out well and we found beautiful places. |
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The food in Mongolia is meat and starch based, and the cook we had was amazing at preparing traditional food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We worked very closely with the local rangers to help with conservation techniques and research. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I always felt like health care was readily available. |
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I always felt very safe while in Mongolia and with the program. |
| 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) |
You spend little money while in country. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More about what to bring and what to leave at home |
