Sugarball: A game changer Past Review
By McKenna W (Sociology., 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?
Yes, it opened my eyes to a new field of study as well as cultural differences
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
very good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Good mix of classroom time and other activities |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
hotel servers mostly spoke english |
| * Food: |
you will eat a lot of meat |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the bay in Puerto Rico |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
San Juan was extremely safe. In Santo Domingo you had to be very attentive and careful |
| 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 spend a lot on food, it adds up |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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