Canada: A truly multi-cultural experience Past Review
By Ethan F (English/French, Stephen F. Austin State University) for
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Explore Canada
It made me more comfortable with my French speaking ability. This trip gave me an entirely new outlook on Canadian culture. I now plan on applying for graduate schools in Canada.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Amazing educational experience. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Our directors were extremely knowledgeable about the host country. The program size was perfect and my expectations were exceeded. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The food was all wonderful. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Meeting with students from Montreal and Ottawa. Also the Canadian Culture Museum was amazing. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
It's really safe. Just be aware like any other large city. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Share food. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go! |
