'Sugarball' Sport Business in the Global Marketplace was an amazing experience! Past Review

By (Sport and Fitness Administration/Management., Towson University) for

Towson University: Traveling - ‘Sugarball’: Sport Business in the Global Marketplace

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Made me regain an appreciation for how lucky we are to live the lifestyles that we do.

Personal Information

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.

Completed a large portion of the work prior to the trip, had 4 lectures, kept daily journals.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very knowledgeable about the course material.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Don't drink the water, be smart about what you're eating. You know what you can eat more than anyone else

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Rainforest, White-Water Rafting, Kayaking

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Sanitary

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You have to pay for water, bring money for gifts. Some excursions you will have to pay for

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Everything
* What could be improved?
  • Daily Itineraries