Wow Past Review
By Maj R (Political Science And International Studies, University of Maine at Orono) - abroad from 08/24/2013 to 12/16/2013 with
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
This program was so worthwhile, seeing the world from a whole new perspective.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes were so different to what you can take at a normal University campus, it was a great way to go out into the world and learn! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Everyone was extremely helpful and willing to aid you in any way needed. No talking to machines with this program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living on a luxury cruise ship for four months, who wouldn't find that awesome! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You would think you wouldn't feel so integrated because you never stay in one place that long, but I feel you still kind of integrate into the culture. |
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| 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? | Maybe 100 dollars, but it really varies per person. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish that I had been more open to meeting new people. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
