Great trip with amazing sights and exploration. Past Review
By A student (Industrial Technology Education, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/18/2014 to 06/02/2014 with
University of Northern Iowa: Sustainability Abroad Capstone
Becoming international was probably the most worthwhile. Being able to put myself in a different country and out of my comfort zone was also a great experience for me.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It wasn't a hard course by any means. It was very much what we wanted to do while we were there and some power points over the sites we were going to be visiting in the classes leading up to the trip. |
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* Housing:
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We never had any meals other than breakfast provided to us. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was more or less up to me to integrate myself into the culture. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | The trip was a two week trip and I spent about $500 on food while there. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget your money for each day realistically and stick to it. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | More about the instructor |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
