Best experience of my life. Past Review

By (SUNY - Stony Brook) - abroad from 07/13/2012 to 08/07/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Amsterdam - Faculty-Led Summer Sociology or Psychology Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that emerging yourself in something new is always satisfying. I also learned that being abroad is one of the most enlightening and wonderful experiences a college student can have. My trip to Amsterdam was extremely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? A total of 1,200 Euros for the whole program
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat less meals out and cook and eat at home in the apartments.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* 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?
  • Meeting new friends
  • Dutch Culture
  • The freedom of the program
* What could be improved?
  • Cleanliness of the apartments
  • More meals included with the program
  • Rethink some of the less appealing topics
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More about the weather.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Comparative Social Policy

Course Department: Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Kurt Cylke
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Professor Cylke is an amazing Professor. His class was informative and and was a helpful tool when trying to integrate into Dutch Society.
Credit Transfer Issues: