Awesome place, Amazing people, Best summer ever. Past Review
By A student (Studio Arts, International Studies, Presbyterian College) - abroad from 06/22/2012 to 08/03/2012 with
University of Oslo: Oslo - International Summer School
So many friends, so much experience, and such a great time. It was the best summer I have ever had. 100% worthwhile.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food is served at the Blindern cafeteria, three meals a day. The food did get a little repetitive, but free meals in Norway is a blessing! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Through many programs focusing on local culture and many excursions, I felt very connected with the culture and society around me, |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Oslo is a great city to spend time in, and has a very safe atmosphere! |
| 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) |
Norway is super expensive, but it helps to have room and board included in this program. Because of this, it is doable (but not likely) to not spend any excess money the whole summer. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 30-50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Same as for the program in Lillehammer. |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Same as for the program in Lillehammer |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | How hard it would be leave at the end!! |
