An explorationg of Washington, DC along side of international students Past Review
By gabrielle c (finance, Siena College) for
American University: Washington D.C - Washington Semester Program
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to network and listen carefully. People are their to help you and guide you. Take full advantage of your resources.
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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Learned how to write clearly and precisely. Learned to speak clearly during presentations. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was located in Tenlytown, an amazing, rich area. |
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It was good food for being a cafeteria. The restaurants however, are amazing in DC especially the cupcakes. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I really enjoyed learning from international students; learning their 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
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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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* 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? | very beneficial |
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