Amazing time abroad and still talk about it today Past Review
By Sommer Pacana (Syracuse University) - abroad from 01/23/2017 to 05/05/2017 with
Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to travel and experience more than just my host country. It was amazing. The classes I took were the most amazing classes I took all through college.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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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) |
I was able to get a grant through the program of study and that helped me pay for living expenses. London is expensive due to the exchange rate. But doable. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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A Look Back
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it was extremely hard to readjust back to life in America. |
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