Once in a lifetime! Past Review
By A student (Classical Studies, Brigham Young University) - abroad from 05/09/2012 to 06/16/2012 with
Brigham Young University: Traveling - BYU Art History
How to be independent in a foreign country. A new-found and revived love for my major. Totally worth it!!!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
At the beginning there was a lot of confusion as to what would be expected of us, what we should be taking notes on, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
There were some shady hotels, but all part of the experience! |
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We got as good as we were willing to find ourselves. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We moved around so much and stuck mainly to museums, etc. so there wasn't really the time or means to integrate |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Mainly the 3-stars for pick-pockets. Hold on to your valuables! |
| 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) |
The main thing was the difference between the Euro and Dollar |
| * 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? | 80-100 dollars a week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You can always barter with street vendors, so don't be afraid to drive prices down. Don't eat near tourist locations, because the food will be way overpriced. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | How possible it is to travel to Europe. How to travel on public transportation. |
