Belgium: An experience that is still calling me back Past Review
By Maria V (International Business., Trinity University) for
Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I definitely want to go back to Europe, maybe not to live but for leisure, and now have a broader understanding of the EU and its complexity
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 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 |
She was awesome and there was a physical space available |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Laundry was not included and the program didn't specify this, which was very misleading |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Grand Place is a must |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt in danger, even at nights. |
| 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? | Budget around $250 a month |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Laundry |
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? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Anyone who is not afraid of getting out of their shell and immersing themselves in a unique experience |
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