Unforgettable Past Review
By A student (Communication, Trinity University) - abroad from 05/20/2012 to 06/20/2012 with
Sports Travel Academy: Sport, History and Culture
I learned all about sports and was able to compare and contrast american and european sport and it was very worthwhile.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | East Carolina University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I learned an incredible amount of information through the Sports Travel Academy. I was able to get hands on experience with the sports that are played all across Europe. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Loved the program I was able to be apart of.. and I loved the people who were a part of the program as well. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The best hostel was in Dublin because of its location and it had the most space. |
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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? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
I spent a lot of money while I was abroad. It is very expensive to live there and go out and enjoy the nightlife. Also, purchasing souvenirs was a must. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Only some of our meals were included. A lot of the meals that were included were disgusting so I ended up having to spend money later in the day for food that tasted better. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It is very easy to save money abroad you just have to be smart about it. I would calculate how much money you are bringing and create a weekly budget. At the end of each day you can record what you spent to make sure you are on track. |
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? | I wish that I would have spent more time abroad and maybe traveled myself. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
