Challenging Yet Rewarding Past Review
By Chidinma E (Business Administration, University of California - Riverside) for
University of California - Davis: Traveling - Documentary Film Making in the Caribbean
My travel study abroad was very well worth it.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The educational experience was very independent and self starting. The teacher trains you for a week, and after that you're on your own. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was overall an amazing experience. I interacted with different people and races. I learned how to make documentaries in one month |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was beautiful |
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Our hotel had a chef. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Amazing concerts, clubs, and museums |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
The people are very friendly, but it is also a different type of country. Listen to your teacher and make sure you go where you are supposed to. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | None. |
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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* 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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Use your money wisely. |
