No regrets! Past Review
By A student (History, Columbia College, Missouri) - abroad from 05/22/2014 to 06/02/2014 with
Study Abroad Programs Worldwide
It was worthwhile. Life changing. Eye opening. No regrets whatsoever!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes are engaging and interesting. Very educational. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
With the exception of the financial aid department (who helped me with loans for the study abroad program) I was self-guided. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed in hotels, since it was a short-term program. |
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The food provided by the tour company, Explorica, was disgusting. When we were able to eat on our own, meals were MUCH better. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Not applicable |
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Felt safe. |
| 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) |
Because it was a short-term study abroad program, it was not difficult. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200-300 per week, for meals, souvenirs, and experiences. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save ahead! Look up your destinations online for tips and tricks! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I'd have purchased a suitcase scale, so that you never overpack! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
History of the Holocaust |
| Course Department: | History |
| Instructor: | Dr. Compton |
| Instruction Language: | English |
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