"Essence of Europe Tour gave me friendships and memories that will last a lifetime!" Past Review
By Ashley S (HISTORY., Illinois State University) for
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What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I can't wait to go back to Europe!
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. |
Professors were very knowledgable |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Poor food choices and one hotel had bed bugs |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Not good at all - better quality. One meal we had was strictly humus with chips and some rice. Not filling. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Made friends I will keep for a lifetime. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
No |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent a total of $1,100 throughout my entire trip. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You are only going to go abroad how often? Don't put limits on yourself! If you see something you like, get it! |
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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you aren't someone who likes being away from home for long periods of time but wants to go abroad this is the perfect program for you. You get so much out of it. |
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