Building Testimony of the Restoration of the Gospel Past Review
By maria.lydiksen (Brigham Young University) - abroad from 06/24/2013 to 08/03/2013 with
Brigham Young University: Traveling - Church History Study Abroad
It was absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much about early Church History and gained such a stronger testimony in so many areas. I feel more confident with the knowledge that I will need as a missionary, as well as study habits, public speaking, and teaching.
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. |
The first two weeks of this program are on BYU campus and include a rigorous course load, and three hour classes daily. It's doable, but make sure you keep up with the reading and homework. It's amazing how much you learn! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great professors who definitely knew their history! Amazing detail and thought put into lessons and planning. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Most of the time living arrangements were great, however, there were a few nights that we had to stay in hotels that were less than pleasant (dirty and/or smoking rooms). |
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We were never short on food! |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | approximately $50 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to buy food for lunches that can last you a few days, so you can have more money for souvenirs! |
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? | Religion classes are much more academically challenging that you would think! Let the knowledge you learn enrich your mind and spirit. |
