Leiden: Art & Culture Past Review

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Webster University: Study Abroad at Webster Leiden

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Leiden was a great place to study, even if only for a month. I learned a lot about a different culture and myself while I was studying there.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I really enjoyed the program! It gave me good international experience in a country that was very friendly and accepting to Americans. I loved my resident director, Steef. He was very helpful and nice to all of us.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Just enjoy it! Its such a fun place to study. The culture is amazing and they people are so nice and helpful to students.