An unforgettable adventure Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/03/2018 to 06/04/2018 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Government in Vietnam

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to better go with the flow and I developed a great appreciation for Vietnamese culture

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The Vietnamese people were so welcoming and helpful to us.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Low cost but very tasty.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Difficult because I did not speak the language.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Few safety regulations.

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

Vietnam was such an adventure

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)

Food and drinks were very low cost.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy street food! It is low cost, but very tasty.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Experiencing different parts of Vietnam
* What could be improved?
  • Less encouragement to drink and go to bars
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To pack more clothes

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.