Best experience of a lifetime Past Review
By Nicole E (Psychology, SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/24/2015 to 07/29/2015 with
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - Mediterranean Roots Summer Program
I experienced how Europeans live. It was absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This trip was one of the best experiences of my life. I would recommend it to anyone. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
You stay in hotels and apartments...what's bad about that? |
* Food: |
It's Italy, Spain, and Greece. The food was my favorite part. Warning, you will eat your way through Europe |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
While you are living in touristy areas, you are still inhabiting with locals. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
This trip is expensive. Many of the meals are not provided for. $20 a day is even a stretch. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $200 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget yourself with food money per day. I personally stuck to a $20 budget. It's easy to find $3 food, but it's also easy to be tempted by $15 meals. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The amount of money you will spend. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |