I learned a lot about the world of international relations Past Review
By A student (PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES., Barnard College) - abroad from 01/18/2012 to 05/01/2012 with
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy
participating in the program has helped me determine what I want to do after I graduate and has provided me with a international network in the world of international relations
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
not as rigorous as barnard but definitely an educational experience and it is necessary to work very hard. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
a little disorganized and difficult to communicate with. not always helpful |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
loved my homestay! |
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good |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
not very well- the swiss like to keep to themselves |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I had no issues |
| * Safety: |
always felt 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) |
switzerland is very expensive |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
Other Program Information
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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? | how reserved the swiss are |
