Cambodia: Not Always fun, but Still Worth It Past Review
By Tyler S (Communication and Media Studies., Trinity University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Cambodia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. There were lots of times when I hated being there and I just wanted to go back home. But in a weird way, I kind of like that. It lets me appreciate my home a lot more. Cambodia definitely has some beautiful sights and the Khmer are great people. But there's so much pollution and trash everywhere. It really got to me.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I was suprised how much work there was. |
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The food is terribly bland except for the fruit which is amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went on lots of trips to ancient temples. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I usually spent about $10 on meals a day. They use US dolars in Cambodia and everything was very inexpensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Everything was fine. |
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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