AMAZING comparative experience! Past Review
By sheyda s (Biology, General., Brown University) - abroad from 08/22/2012 to 12/18/2013 with
SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Health and Community: Globalization, Culture and Care (Fall 2)
I developed as a student and as a person on this adventure. It was so worthwhile, I wouldn't even doubt taking the opportunity again!
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program coordinators were always available for questions and to help you adjust to a new country! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My homestays were the best part of my experience! I still keep in touch with my families. They always made sure I had everything I needed and felt safe. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Great assistance when needed! |
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The program prepared us well about how to be safe travelers and how to keep our belongings safe! |
| 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? | $1500 |
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? | Be as adventurous as possible, as long as you keep safe! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
