The best decision I made in Undergrad Past Review
By Nichole A (Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida) - abroad from 06/11/2012 to 07/22/2012 with
USAC Ghana: Accra - African Studies, International Development Studies, and courses offered directly by the University of Ghana
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I have the ability to move into a new country and develop a new way of life with new people from around the world. Knowing this, is comforting because as I continue to travel abroad I know that I have what it takes to be independent and assimilate into a new culture and surroundings. And have fun doing it!
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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. |
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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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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | 100GHC ~ 50 USD |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save up at least a semester or two before going abroad. Create an estimated budget of expenses before you go so that you know your limits. |
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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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I learned the language. Otherwise, I felt very prepared when I went thanks to my research, my universities study abroad resources and USAC program. I was not |
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