Semester At Sea: The World is my Campus Past Review
By Tori W (Business Undeclared, University of Hartford) for
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
i am more outgoing, speak up for myself, assertive and aware of the things going on around me.
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. |
the workload was bearable, grading was like the US, and the educational system did not vary much from that of my home university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All of my expectation were met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
loved having housekeeping and my room was small but accommodated me nicely. i just wish they had done a better job of pairing me with my roommate. |
| * Food: |
The food was delicious but mainly consisted of pasta potatoes and a weak salad bar. meals were on a schedule of breakfast lunch dinner and snack time, and were buffet style. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
drumming and dancing in ghana My home stay in South Africa snorkeling in Mauritius Great wall of China MeKong Delta in Vietnam |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We had an on ship doctor who lectured during pre ports and prepared us very well. |
| 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? | $200-$300 every country (not including prepaid trips) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | create a budget and stick to it. but don't be afraid to participate in things that you might not have. don't let a lack of money hinder your experience. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
we learned basic phrases to maneuver around the host countries. words like hotel, bathroom, no thank you, and taxi. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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