The work load was intense, challenging Past Review
By Brenna B (Journalism, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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The classes were through the University of Virginia, which is a challenging university. The work load was intense, but the professors knew how much we had on our plate so they were able to work our assignments around our travels. They incorporated our experiences in each country with the assignments they gave us. A lot of them had also lived or traveled to the countries we visited, so they were able to give us practical insight in each culture and we learned more through our experiences and discussions then anything else. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | I encountered multiple languages. |
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