The Best Life Changing Experience Past Review
By hpucilowski (Environmental Engineering, Temple University) - abroad from 05/13/2014 to 05/23/2014 with
The GREEN Program: Iceland - Sustainability and Renewable Energy Abroad
This program allowed me to obtain a greater appreciation for life and the environment. It certainly was worthwhile, however, this program must be experienced first hand to fully understand.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The classes that I experienced through the program were all interesting and well planned. The length of the classes were perfect, not too long but just enough to give a good introduction and exposure to the topics discussed. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I liked that we stayed at a variety of places, and were able to chose our own roommates upon check-in. |
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All the food was delicious. We were able to taste a variety of foods that are native to Iceland. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I did not have any health issues addressed during the program. However, the program provides ample amount of health insurance while abroad. |
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I felt one hundred percent safe while on the program. Iceland is an extremely peaceful and safe country. Nonetheless, the staff of the GREEN program were all very reassuring and accommodating to any potential issues. |
| 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) |
While abroad any money spent was on souveniors or personal items, none of which were necessities. The cost of the program covers all meals and overnight arrangements. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring a refillable water bottle and snacks (e.g. nuts, protein bars). Buying drinks and unnecessary snacks can really add up throughout a trip. |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had a better idea of what each day would be like on the program, we were given a list of necessities to bring to be prepared for all of the excursions. However, I was unsure what type of clothes to bring for the rest of the trip. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
