4-Continent, Academically-Focused Adventure Past Review
By A student (Economics, Environmental Studies, Davidson College) - abroad from 08/20/2012 to 12/15/2012 with
SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Cities in the 21st Century: People, Planning and Politics (Fall 2)
It was amazing. I learned so much about myself and about other cultures. I learned about the biases and privileges I carry with me as an American.
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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 academics in this program are more challenging that most study abroad programs. This is NOT a party abroad, but rather an amazing international educational experience (with plenty of fun, too). |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
This varied from place to place, but the coordinators did a great job welcoming us to each place. We also had faculty travel with us, who were in charge of much of the coordination. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The living arrangements vary from place to place, but you will always be in a comfortable home with a family. This is part of the experience. |
| * Food: |
So many amazing culinary opportunities! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
You will realize that you cannot be integrated with another place's culture. You are there to learn as much as you can about individuals and about the world. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Our fellow kept us healthy and helped us arrange doctor visits. Be sure to get all of the vaccines/medications you need! |
| * Safety: |
The cities you travel to are somewhat unsafe, but the hosts do a great job briefing you on dangers and safety tips. Be cautious. |
| 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) |
You spend as much or as little as you like. The only thing you absolutely need to pay for is lunches. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 maximum |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The amount you spend is up to you, but in general, Brazil is most expensive, South Africa is moderate, and Vietnam is very low cost. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had found more opportunities to travel during college. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
