Semester at Sea is expensive but worth it! Past Review
By Samantha L (Politics, Writing, Ithaca College) for
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Worldly knowledge
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There is a lot of work (which depends on professor) but is worth it. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Strengths: What the program allows you to do. Weakness: Field programs aren't always what they're supposed to be. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
StaleY and poorly cooked. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It felt like a summer camp when we weren't in class which I didn't appreciate. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Warned us of health and safety issues in each country. High regulations for ship board safety. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $40 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend wisely. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Enjoy every minute because it goes by really quickly. |
