Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Life changing experience! Past Review

By (Early Childhood and Elementary Education, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/29/2012 to 06/19/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in Poland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that every culture is different, but unique at the same time. Sometimes people only think about their own culture and not consider others.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing was clean and the staff was wonderful. I felt completely safe throughout my 3 weeks there.

* Food:

The was different from what I was use to but excellent.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Throughout my three weeks in Poland I felt completely safe. In no way did I feel in danger.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Maybe around $100-$150.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

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
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I loved learning about the Polish culture.
* What could be improved?
  • I wish we could have talked more about the Polish customs.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I would have known more about the Polish custom before arriving in Poland.