"I'm not lost, I'm on an adventure!" Past Review
By Joseph R (Criminal Justice and Corrections., St. Cloud State University) for
St. Cloud State University: Dubrovnik - Criminal Justice and Victimology
Studying abroad helps remind me that we are not the only ones on this planet and that there is always something new to learn (even going back to the same places).
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Our housing arrangement was very well planned out. We all were able to stay right inside the town within walking distance to shops, school, restaurants etc. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Just being able to take in and enjoy a new culture and meet new people is what makes the trip worthwhile, all the other attractions and events are an added benefit. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Dubrovnik Croatia is a pretty safe area to be in. Very little in the way of crime. Great place for a first time foreign traveler. |
| 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? | about 100/week give or take depending on the currency exchange. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Great piece of advice for students traveling; open up 2 separate bank accounts one just for your traveling/day-day expenses and another one (preferably with another ATM card) that you can keep stashed for an emergency. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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? | Be flexible, learn to adapt quick to things and for everybody's sake (including your own) be sure to RELAX! |
