Faculty Knows Study Abroad! Past Review
By Lora B (Information Media, St. Cloud State University) for
St. Cloud State University: Alnwick - St. Cloud in England
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
It was a 5 if you are discussing the faculty. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a 2 if you are discussing the facilities. Dog hair in the dishwasher, dirty curtains, floors, etc. |
| * Food: |
no accommodations for anything. I ate out for 95% of meals |
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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? |
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? | $1000 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | always plan for more |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If the same faculty goes the next time, GO! They know the country, culture, and how to tie in both to coursework and you still have fun!!!! |
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