wales: every second exceeded expectation Past Review

By (Geography and Cartography., St. Cloud State University) for

St. Cloud State University: Traveling – Wales Castles, Crags and Coastlines

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes it was. so much knowledge about the host country and would consider living there. so wonderful.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? if you like to go out every night, bring more money. and bring host cash money over with you in case you are unable to exchange it right away.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? go on a study abroad tour. its worth the money if its done in loans as i did and its an experience you cannot compare to anything in the united states.