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Amazing Trip to Nepal and India - Medical Service Trip Past Review

By (Microbiological Sciences and Immunology., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) for

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: Nepal / India Service Learning Trip

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I met a lot of great people and realized I want to travel more.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was a good balance of work and cultural exchange.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was a great experience but wasn't as organized as it could have been.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

One girl had a gluten restriction and it wasn't always easy for her to get what she needed.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Playing pick-up soccer with the monks.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe the whole time.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? probably around 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to get an idea of what your getting at the beginning of that day so you have some headsup.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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* Who did you live with?

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Cultural Exchange with the Locals
* What could be improved?
  • The organization of the money in the trip