An American in Tbilisi Past Review
By A student (West Texas A&M University) - abroad from 09/18/2017 to 12/18/2017 with
American Councils (ACTR): Tbilisi - Peace and Security in South Caucasus
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I'm in love with my best friend.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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 |
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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? |
I had no health care issues, so I really don't know. |
| * Safety: |
Other than a guy feelin up on my ass in the subway, I had no safety incidents. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
If I remembered the experience, I would choose to make a new one. |
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? | $60-75 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Ask school-mates for suggestions on places to eat that aren't focused on getting tourists' money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* 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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | It would've been nice to meet people over there before I left. |
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