Egypt a life changing eye opening experience that narrowed down what field in IR I want. Past Review
By A student (None) for
Ain Shams University: Cairo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It was worthwhile. I think it was one of the best things I have done for myself. I gained information about myself I didnt know I had and I know now I can do things on my own.
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. |
The work load was fine. What was difficult was finding resources for the research projects. I wish I would have had access to a library. Grading was fair and the professor were good. I especially liked my Arabic professor Dra. Manar and my Egyptology professor, Dr. Hasim. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My resident director and his staff was amazing. Truly made the office feel like a home away from home. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Apartment was located in a nice area in the city. I was accessible to public transportation. |
| * Food: |
Food was fine because I was cooking it. I mean restaurants and food from Egypt is amazing. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going to Alexandria traveling through Egypt going to football games, cinemas, malls, opera houses, museums and more. AMAZING. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt extremely safe and I only got sick once. |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Have a conversation portion added to the class so that the student can improve. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Sunblock, not hot clothing for the summer months but do bring a sweater because it does get chilly in the winter. |
