It helped me realize that I want to help people in other cultures Past Review
By Kristen M (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/08/2012 to 05/24/2012 with
University of Northern Iowa: Mysore - UNI Capstone in India
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained international experience, and a new cultural perspective. It was 100% worth it
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
India is a wonderful country and the culture and people were by far the best part! |
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| 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) |
India's exchange rates were definitely in our favor! |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Remember you don't need to buy every little thing, just get special and unique things for yourself and family. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | have more than one water bottle |
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