Living a dream Past Review
By Sabrina K (Technische Universitat Wien \ Vienna University of Technology) - abroad from 09/02/2013 to 12/24/2013 with
Asia Exchange: Bali International Program on Asian Studies
That experience to be away from at home so far with all that differences totally changed my life. I learned a lot about the people, the culture and their architecture.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was really satisfied with the living arrangements. Renting a villa here with pool feels like really luxury, but it is just a normal thing in Bali |
| * Food: |
The food is delicious. Nothing else to say ;) |
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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? |
The program prepares us with all the healthcare before the semester starts already. It is really helpful. The hospitals here are also really good educated. The normal vaccines are needed. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It was the best time for me. Lucky I got that chance and possibility to study abroad with the international program Asia Exchange.I got many friends during my semester from different countries and I’m still in contact with them. |
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) |
2.5 |
| 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? | Go eat in a small warung. The food is also delicious and cheap. |
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? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Just talk and don't be shy |
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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it will be the best time ever and not to be a bit scared from it what I ll expect. |
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 Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
