'Sugarball' Sport Business in the Global Marketplace was an amazing experience! Past Review
By Katelyn S (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
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* 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very knowledgeable about the course material. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Don't drink the water, be smart about what you're eating. You know what you can eat more than anyone else |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Rainforest, White-Water Rafting, Kayaking |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sanitary |
| 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) |
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| 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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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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