Adventure in England and Wales Past Review
By Kristen H (Marketing., University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 06/13/2012 to 07/27/2012 with
University of Northern Iowa: Sustainability Abroad Capstone
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Hung out with some great people and had some wonderful, unforgettable memories that definitely made it worthwhile!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great course! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Some of the program was way over our head! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Decent, didn't like some places. Internet wasn't great, people weren't always friendly |
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Some fun new things! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
NA |
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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) |
It helped to have scholarships! |
| * 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? | $250 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan to have to pay for all meals! Bring emergency money just in case |
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? | I thought we would have some group meals paid for, but all meals were at our own expense |
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