Scandinavia: A Great Place To Visit Past Review

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Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Denmark & Sweden - Scandinavian Culture and Business

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I enjoyed the trip thoroughly. I learned a lot about an entirely different culture.

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.

This class taught me many cultural and academic values of the Scandinavian countries. I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone with a will to learn and experience new things.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

N/A

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Great food!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We went and visited Tivoli Gardens which was awesome.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Felt safe the entire time.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Around $800.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Meals were rarely under $30.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* 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? Any student would benefit.