London and Paris Trip:Will Past Review

By (A.T., University of Northern Iowa) for

University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
DEfenitely worthwhile and would do it again regaurdless the cost

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

quantity of food wasnt enough.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The trips that we went on,and the places we visited as a group were great and very educational

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

SAfety was ok, just had to be aware of your surroundings and your belongings

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Its a great experience and would recommend it to any student looking to study abroad.