Best time of my life! Past Review

By (Finance/Economics, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/16/2012 to 06/13/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Traveling - Asia Business Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was the most worthwhile experience I've ever had. I learned about myself, respecting and loving other cultures and people, and enjoying the moment.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Food, Culture, People, Business, high energy...basically everything
* What could be improved?
  • I wish it was longer!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To leave more room in my luggage to bring back more souvenirs.