A great introduction to the major countries in Western Europe, so worth it! Past Review
By melinda.moon.7 (Art History, Criticism and Conservation., Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/01/2013 to 06/06/2013 with
Brigham Young University: Traveling - Art History Europe Study Abroad
I learned how to be American in Europe and love it. I gained world traveling experience you can only have from spending time Abroad.
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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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Crazy busy, but it was work it! Although you are super busy and running from museum to museum, you have plenty of free time, so don't worry about that. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
fantastic |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
For the most part I was fine with our hotels, but the Florence hotel was a little too out of date, but had amazing owners. Overall, a good experience. |
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I love food! The Greek food was the best, then the Gelato in Italy, and croissants in Paris. So delicious! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were only a couple times that I felt integrated with the local culture, but I always felt like a tourist. On the other hand, almost everyone was a tourist. I felt more at home in Europe than I thought I would. |
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| * Safety: |
Each of our 6 countries had different levels if security. Just be smart. Don't pull out your iPhone too much, that tells people you are well-off. |
| 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) |
Things are expensive abroad, if you stick to the grocery stores for several meals and snacks you'll save big time. Eating in restaurants was expensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 150 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Grocery shopping saves 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. |
