Paradise In Croatia Past Review

By (Social Work., St. Cloud State University) for

St. Cloud State University: Dubrovnik - Criminal Justice and Victimology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Workload was average.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Library and internet access for final project was hard to access.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

na

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

na

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I was able to get allergy medicine easily when I had an allergic reaction.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? na

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? N
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Save money.