Going to bed each night listening to the wildlife surrounding you Past Review

By (Northland College) - abroad from 06/20/2017 to 08/02/2017 with

Round River Conservation Studies - Taku River Watershed Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was overall satisfying going to bed each night listening to the wildlife surrounding you. It was also nice being able to accommodations such as a kitchen and a bathroom.

* Food:

Overall, we had great food! Everyone pitched in and took turns each day to cook dinner.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

It was very easy to not spend money at all during this trip. Mostly just bought objects from the local art galleries and the occasional stop at the bakery in Atlin, BC

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Easily less than 10 dollars per week.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* 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? 0