I would love to do this again Past Review
By Lynnzie Allen (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/11/2018 to 08/22/2018 with
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): British Isles: From History and Economics to Manufacturing and Trade
I learned how to navigate airports which was great because I was really nervous for that and I was able to see and try new things and I loved it.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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) |
I think it depends on what you want to do with your money, like I spent a ton of money but I saved a lot so I did not have to worry while I was there and other students did the same. Now if you’re just trying to eat and not spend much I know of other students who did not spend a lot. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 450-500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There should be cheap places to eat so go there if you don’t want to spend a lot of money and kind of know souvenir wise what you want. That part can get pricey so watch what you buy and always look at prices. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just clothes wise I wish I packed less and I wish I knew how exhausting moving everyday would be. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
