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Study Abroad in Utrecht was great Past Review

By (human development and psychology, SUNY - Binghamton) for

SUNY Binghamton: Utrecht - Study Abroad at University College Utrecht

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad was absolutely worthwhile. You get to learn about yourself and the world around you. Experience everything firsthand on your own and grow.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes are much smaller, my biggest class had about 20 kids in it. Professors expect more of you and expect to do a lot of presentation.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Figuring out the residents permit was not very well explained before getting here and there really wasn't advice or help with it.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

nine person unit <br /><br /> I lived in an amazing unit, both the people and the facilities were good.

* Food:

good lunch, dinner was alright, nothing special. I never got up for breakfast.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Utrecht it a great city, and queens day is one of the best days in holland

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never had a problem with either

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 20 euro, food and housing is with tuition. So my money really only went to extracurricular activities.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? residents permit 433 euro!!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do it

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Cultures
Course Department: SSC 131
Instructor: Bohmig, C. (Christine)
Instruction Language: english
Comments: Great course, awesome teacher
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Mathematical Skills for Liberal Arts & Sciences
Course Department: ACC 042
Instructor: Witte, Frank
Instruction Language: english
Comments: nice beginner math course
Credit Transfer Issues: I have yet to go home and figure all of that out.
Course Name/Rating:

Late Antiquity and Middle Ages
Course Department: HUM 111
Instructor: Espelo, D.B. van (Dorine)
Instruction Language: english
Comments: The teacher was switched three times, its hard to evaluate the class after that
Credit Transfer Issues: I have yet to go home and figure all of that out. I have yet to go home and figure all of that out.
Course Name/Rating:

Cross Cultural Psychology
Course Department: SSC 227
Instructor: Hagendoorn, A.J.M.W. (Louk)
Instruction Language: english
Comments: Interesting topic, however i hated the layout of the class. Two students presented each class so the professor never really taught.
Credit Transfer Issues: I have yet to go home and figure all of that out. I have yet to go home and figure all of that out.