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By (Special Education and Teaching., SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 07/06/2012 to 08/06/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Oxford - Humanities Course

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that the world is small, the time is now, and always take pictures. Think about people first and foremost and treasure every minute. Take every opportunity, you only regret what you don't do and always look at everything.

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?

I loved everything about England and I cannot wait to go back!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

One of our classmates needed emergency medical attention, it was quick and insurance was included in the price of the trip. It was so quick too!

* 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? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? around $800 because I also took a trip to France and we were responsible for our own lunch. Also I bought souvenirs
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? make a list of things you want. Edit as you go and buy souvenirs later in the trip.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • The locals
  • The students from Geneseo that I met
  • The amazing country and opportunity to learn
* What could be improved?
  • Money always =P
  • More trips into London
  • More meeting locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Buy souvenirs at the end, befriend locals, keep a good attitude, become friends with those on your trip. Don't sass, be polite, be happy.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Humanities II
Course Department: Humanities
Instructor: Dr. Eugene Stelzig
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Truly and amazing experience and applicable to the classic literature we were reading. The feeling of being included in a country which prodiced the works we were reading was helpful and incredible.
Credit Transfer Issues: I don't know!