Seriously, go to Lebanon Past Review
By Jackson D (George Washington University) - abroad from 01/11/2016 to 05/15/2016 with
American University of Beirut: Beirut - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience was definitely worthwhile. I got to experience first hand the spectrum of Lebanese lifestyles and worldviews that makes Lebanon such a unique location.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 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 |
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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? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
My time in Lebanon was incredible. Before that, I was in Jordan and the difference between the two places shocked me. Lebanon is a completely unique place to be in especially now. The people are open and friendly and the food is incredible. |
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? | $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Ask the mentors how much it should be by taxi to get around the city or better yet, walk! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 400 level |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Sometimes Lebanese people may respond to you in English even if you're speaking to them in Arabic. Explain tot hem that you're trying to learn their language and they'll be more than happy to help out. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Lebanon is a much safer place than I originally thought. There's a stereotype that because it's a Middle Eastern city there's more violence and crime but it's as safe as any city. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
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