Life-Changing-Experience Past Review
By Oskari H (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Tampere University of Applied Sciences) - abroad from 09/02/2013 to 12/20/2013 with
Asia Exchange: Bali International Program on Asian Studies
I learned about cultures, people and of myself. I feel like more prepared for personal and professional challenges. It was definately one of the best decisions I have ever made to go abroad such an exotic destination!
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I liked to experience the differences in teaching; and also notice that there are also many similarities. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Couldn't be more happier with friendly support both from Asia Exchange and Udayana University staff. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I guess I will never have a chance again to live in as a luxurious way that I did as a student in Bali! We had daily housekeeping, own pool etc. |
* Food: |
I truly fell in love with Indonesian food. But in Bali you can find all the dishes around the world as well. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very well indeed. We had local tutors and I enjoyed spending time with local people as well as with my fellow students from various western countries. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Riding a scooter is lots of fun, but remember to pay attention on safety matters. |
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) |
It's easy to live the fullest even with student budget. |
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $ 100 |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
This was one of the strengths of the program. |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
* 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? | Time is rubber! (not money) |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |