Life changing experience, I would recommend not participating in the summer Past Review
By Hannah R (Communication Science and Disorders, Western Washington University) for
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
I gained so much more knowledge of other cultures in a fun, safe environment.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The class everyone takes is kind of a waste of time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The community on the ship had a "party" dynamic during the summer. I would do a different semester if I could do the program again and avoid the summer voyage. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
You eat a lot of the same things on the ship but it is not awful. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Outdoor activities are the best. Go to museums but don't neglect nature experiences. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe in every country. Just use your head. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
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