It was a life changing experience that I will never forget! Past Review
By A student (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 06/18/2012 to 07/08/2012 with
SUNY Geneseo: Traveling - The Artist in the Third Reich
I learned how to be independent and make friends and live on a tight budget, and it was completely worthwhile. I also gained so much knowledge on the subject matter
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was not too academically challenging until we got home and had to write a paper, however the subject matter was very intense emotionally and physically |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Good |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All apartments were amazing, but the location in Berlin wasn't the best |
| * Food: |
We were able to get our own food and all of the banquets were great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very good, we did a lot in each city we were in and were able to integrate into the culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No health issues arose |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe |
| 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) |
It was a little hard to stay on a tight budget but it was very possible, i think I spent around 150-200 a week including souvenirs |
| * 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? | 150-200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Set a budget for yourself, buy breakfast at the grocery store instead of out at restaurants |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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? | It isn't warm in Europe in June for the most part! Bring more pants. |
