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The Best Summer Ever! Past Review

By (Wind Conducting, Hofstra University) - abroad from 07/27/2012 to 08/19/2012 with

ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about music, dance, culture, humanity and myself. It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I was back there right now!

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: SUNY Fredonia, Hofstra University
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Experiential learning in West African drumming and dance.
  • Excellent leadership from our UMASS trip leaders.
  • The hospitality of all the locals we dealt with.
* What could be improved?
  • Can't think of anything!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I can do anything I set my mind to!