Semester at Sea you later! Past Review
By Edmund B (PR and Advertising, University of Hartford) for
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was absolutely the best thing i have ever done in my entire life!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
everything was incredible |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
the ship took care of everything except when in port we were on our own |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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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? | somewhere around $8,000 for the entire voyage, maybe more. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | taxis!! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Semester at Sea is a program for people with open minds and friendly personalities. You have to be open to new experiences to enjoy this program. |
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