I want to move there! Past Review
By Madeleine D (Environmental Studies, Gustavus Adolphus College) - abroad from 06/24/2015 to 07/22/2015 with
Broadreach: Multiple - Iceland Advanced Photograpphy
I gained lots of new photography skills and tons of Icelandic culture!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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This trip was phenomenal! I learned so much and was able to further advance my love for photography. Now I have the skill set to take photos on every adventure! |
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* Housing:
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We stayed in hostels and met some amazing people from all over the world! |
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Food was a little weird at first but very good! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people are so friendly and I felt at home in their country |
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Not once did I feel unsafe walking the streets alone. I do recommend having a buddy around just in case! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This is the opportunity of a lifetime and you should take as many chances like these as you can get. |
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) |
Bring more than you than you think you need, Iceland can be expensive and there are lots of cool things to buy! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
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? | I wish I would have not been as scared to go over there alone, it was amazing and I love to travel alone now; it gives you the opportunity to meet lots of new people and not be subjected to a travel partner. |
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. |
