Europe's Finest Past Review
By Kurt K (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 05/30/2012 with
University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland
How other countries interact with the environment, their histories and current issues, and how their politics work.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hostels were nice for the most part. |
| * Food: |
Although the ketchup was amazing, the actual food wasn't all too special. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt immersed with the locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
My only issue was I got a cold, but easily got medicine for it. |
| * Safety: |
We stayed together and avoided risky places. |
| 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) |
The food was expensive, plus figuring in gifts and entertainment easily put me near $200/week. I also figure I spent less on gifts than the average student. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $190 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't eat out often, it's not that good and going to convenient stores is healthier and cheaper. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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? | Bring books, there's a lot of empty time to fill in airports and buses. |
