Terrific Past Review
By James W (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Arkansas - Fayetteville) - abroad from 06/28/2012 to 07/29/2012 with
University of Southern Mississippi: London - British Studies, Summer Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much about European culture as well learning about how different America is comparatively. It was completely worthwhile!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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* Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
* Was food included in your program cost? | No |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 3000 USD |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Only eat-out once or less per day. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* 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? | 0 |
A Look Back
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | What I was actually receiving for the price I'm paying. |
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