An amazing trip Past Review
By Kim S (Elementary And Special Education, SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/01/2012 to 07/07/2012 with
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained many new friends, and lots of knowledge! It was absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was a phenomenal trip, and I learned so much. I was able to retain that knowledge as well, due to the fact that we visited many of the places we learned about. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All of the housing was amazing except for the Centro in Rome, which was required by the study aborad office. |
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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) |
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| * 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? | $70 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There are many of the same items to buy, so shop around for a while to get an idea of prices |
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? | It's easier to bring the actual books you need to read rather then downloading them on the computer or a kindle |
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