Archaeological Adventure, Fantastic, Eye-opening, Experience of a Lifetime! Past Review
By A student (Anthropology., Berea College) - abroad from 06/14/0014 to 07/15/2014 with
University of North Carolina - Greensboro: Tanzania - Paleoanthropological Field School at Olduvai Gorge
I learned a plethora of archaeological skills and lab-work, I can apply to my career. I learned the hardships of traveling in another culture. I experienced a world focused on completely different things and I got to think about how my culture responds to them. I am more capable now to provide support for my friends abroad and my international friends, from first hand experience. I gained friends I'll never forget, even if we loose touch. They change me, and my perspective. I gained the desire to see, learn, touch, experience the world. And to do so through people. It was the experience of a lifetime. A dream come true.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
For camping in a savanna, I had a blast and was pretty comfortable. Bring a good sweater! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Well, the purpose of this is to learn better technical skills in one of the most fantastic archaeological sites in the world, so it wasn't really a priority. However I would have liked more interaction. Out of the whole month, I feel like we only got a handful of true interactive experiences APART FROM when we were working. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I injured my leg abroad. I was well taken care of, even saw the on site doctor, and a translator was provided for me. I am very satisfied. |
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They were almost a bit too cautious. I wish I had had some opportunities to have to fend for myself for a minute and experience the culture shock firsthand, without guidance. |
| 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) |
Everything was provided. Even excursions. There was nothing to worry about. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $6 (I bought cokes) |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Prepare yourselves for the change when you return. You will see the world differently, and will put your life in the perspective you gained. And it might be a tough transition, but remember (hopefully), it was worth it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
