Unforgettable adventures! Past Review
By Samantha S (Early Childhood/Elementary Education, University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 07/20/2014 to 08/05/2014 with
University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself as a person and traveler. I also learned a lot about how to make new friends, submerge myself into another culture, how to be more easy going about situations, and what to do in strange situations. It was definitely worth every penny!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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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? | $230 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring snacks! |
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 French |
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Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That the older you get, the worse your motion sickness gets! haha |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Cross-Cultural Capston: Italy |
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| Instructor: | Tammy Gregorson |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course and capstone allowed me to meet so many new people, make so many great memories, have the chance to explore the world, and get out of my comfort zone. I loved every single minute of the trip and would not trade it for anything in the world. The people I met are still so near and dear to me and I so many beautiful and wonderful things while traveling abroad. |
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