The most amazing two weeks of my life! Past Review
By A student (Communicative Disorders, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/24/2013 to 06/07/2013 with
University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris
I learned an incredible amount of knowledge from my trip. Not only academically, but personally too. It was so worthwhile, I wish everyone could study abroad. It really was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will never forget. I am so thankful for the experiences and friendships I made.
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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. |
I really enjoyed that we did most of our academic work prior to and after our trip. It was nice to spend my time abroad exploring and not doing assignments. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I understand there were some booking issues with our trip. Some of the hostels we stayed in were not ideal and I wouldn't choose to stay in them again. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150.00 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Although it may be difficult, try to budget ahead of time as much as possible. Give yourself the same amount to spend each week, but always have extra in case of emergency. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | High School, Spanish 3 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Try to learn the basics, hi, thank you, please, no thanks. Residents appreciate when you at least try. |
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? | I think it's important to stress to all students before the trip the importance of having an open mind. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
