Life Changing, Once in a Life Time Opportunity, An Experience Unlike Any Other Past Review

By (Public Policy Analysis., St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 06/08/2012 to 06/26/2012 with

St. Mary's College of Maryland: Traveling - Regions of India: A Himalayan Odyssey

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
New self awareness and appreciation for the world around me and the people in it.

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

The group Dan contracted with is unbelievable. The drivers and guides were personable and enriched the experience as a whole.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Eating in India safely is not easy. No one became ill because of Dan's leadership and guidance.

* 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)

* 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? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everything, It was carefully planned, great leadership
  • Fellow tour members
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hindi