An incredible opportunity for heartbreak, healing, devastation, and hope. Past Review
By Heather G (Social Work, Millersville University of Pennsylvania) - abroad from 03/05/2016 to 03/14/2016 with
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What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Increased cultural competence and compassion increased respect for local change efforts opportunity to practice Spanish MORE THAN worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| 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) |
N/A--as faculty, this doesn't apply to me, but I do think the trip was very affordable. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 250.00 total, on art & souvenirs |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Honestly, I felt well-prepared and open with the preparation I received. |
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