Difficult and strenuous but a blast! Past Review
By Traci T (Journalism, New Mexico State University) for
Dialogue
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
International experience, and a whole new view on the world!
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. |
Great time! |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I stayed at a Bed & Breakfast |
* Food: |
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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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* Safety: |
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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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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pack half as much stuff and twice as much money |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
Language acquisition improvement? |
Total immersion, very little English allowed to be spoken |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Research! |
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