It was extraordinary Past Review
By Alison Y (Nursing., Berea College) - abroad from 05/06/2012 to 06/07/2012 with
Berea College: Accra - Traveling to Ghana: African Music and Literature
I gained a more nuanced understanding of Africa and a new perspective on America. It was very much worthwhile
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The academics were not particularly rigorous, the focus was on the cultural experience |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
We were provided for very well with a variety of rich experiences |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food was monotonous but plentiful |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
One of the best things about this program was that we always had a local person with us to help us integrate. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We had to get yellow fever vaccine and take medication to prevent malaria. In Ghana our administrators made our health a priority and promptly sought healthcare for those who needed it. Fortunately I did not need to go to the hospital while I was there because I was told they were dirty and overcrowded |
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We were well briefed on safety precautions and did not experience any problems. |
| 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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $50 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The public restrooms are disgusting. Bring toilet paper, hand sanitizer and a an adaptable attitude. |
