Mongolia, one hell of an experience Past Review
By Nathan T (Anthropology, Trinity University) for
SIT Study Abroad Mongolia and Siberia: Nomadism, Geopolitics, and the Environment
yeah, totally worth it
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. |
pretty good but not as academic as an American university |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
staff was very helpful, knowledgeable about how to host american students |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
be prepared, do not go if you have severe dietary restrictions |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
travelling around the country to see various peoples, home stay communities |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
instructed on how to be aware in public places,Mongolia has limited access to health resources |
| 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? | i didnt spend any of my own money |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | unanticipated fees for libraries |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
no one speaks english, i practiced with host family and friends |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | students who are willing to challenge themselves |
