I loved London/Paris Capstone Past Review
By Julia B (Social Work, University of Northern Iowa) for
University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris
I gained a lot of new qualities that I didn't know I had. I am really good at making sucky situations better, as well as finding my way around citys. I was never good at using maps but now I can successfully use a map!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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The places we visited were really interesting and exciting, and it was not a problem for us to get our tickets at most of these places. Although we did have a few setbacks here and there, but it was hard to get things done quickly with 20 students. Overall my expectations were met, and I had a great time on the trip! |
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It was easier to meet new people while staying in London. The hostel was not as nice as the Paris hostel, but it definitely offered a more family feel, and made it easier to talk to the other people living there. The hostel in Paris was really nice, but at times I felt like I was living in a hotel. It was very large. The locations for both places were awesome! There was a lot to do if you went out and found it. |
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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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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I practiced my french on the locals at restaurants and markets. Generally people in France knew at least a little english. In London everyone we talked to at restaurants, hostels, markets, stores and etc spoke english. |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Students who aren't afraid to meet new people, and have a lot of time to go off in small groups around the city. |
