Memorable Experiences and Suprises Every Day Past Review
By Rigi P (Government, The University of Texas at Austin) for
SIT Study Abroad: India - Sustainable Development and Social Change
Yes, the experience was amazing. Especially getting an opportunity to work with ngo's in India that helped me gain so much experience and living with a host family helped me to appreciate the culture I was immersed in with. This program gives a great understanding of the idea of sustainability in both non-profit and political sector.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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The faculty was amazing, they were always available for the students anytime. They coordinated all our trips and even helped with our own weekend trips. The whole faculty was helpful, very organized, and one of my favorite part about the whole experience abroad. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing with an host family is arranged by the Host Family Coordinator, the match for me was great. I felt very comfortable living with my host family, it was a mom and a daughter. Most host family consist of parents and children, and you usually get put into a neighborhood with other students. |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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Home stay families |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program gives you a great cultural experience that will shock you and surprise you every moment, gets to travel to some amazing places in Norther India, and be willing to try some spicy and delicious Indian food. |
