Best decision I have ever made Past Review
By Magaly Nunez (Broward College) - abroad from 05/15/2017 to 05/26/2017 with
Broward: Japan & Singapore - Business Culture of Asia
It was definitely worthwhile. Given the opportunity I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Watching videos online or documentaries, will never be the same as being there. Exploring with your classmates and sometimes by yourself. They have discipline in all they do and always strive for perfection. Ethical and utilitarian people who believe in Karma and the cleanness of their body mind and soul.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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Inform yourself as much as you can about the country you are planning to visit. Follow all the instructions your professors give you and always practice general cautions procedures. If the country you are going to visit is Japan or Singapore, disregard all i have said. They are some of the world's safest country and the people are supper nice and helpful. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved everything about the countries I visited. I wish I can one day returned on my own since I already finished school and bring my family. They are extremely clean and organize. I felt comfortable eating and drinking their water. None of us ever got sick. I loved the culture, traditions, believe, atmosphere, weather, peacefulness, sense of security and willingness to help from the locals in both countries. |
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) |
We had no budget. Everyone took the amount of money advised by the professors based on the amount of days we were going to be there fore. We all had extra money for souvenirs and meals not were not included on the package. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | some days depending on the location we visited, I spent between $60-80 USD. Some other days nothing because everything was included. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Not really. everyone is different but, If you like to shop, just try to save as much as you can. I even brought back coffee when I went. I wanted to buy the entire country. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
We all knew a few words and were eager to used them every time we had the opportunity. But in Singapore, they have 4 official languages including english. They were fluent en English. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Not applicable |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | If you are by yourself, use Google translate if you have access to wifi. But usually the group will use a tourist guide who's speaks your language perfectly. No need to worry about that. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Work as hard as you can, fallow your dreams, enjoy the little things life offer you, be humble and graceful for everything, see all the beauty and positive things around you. Treat people in general with respect, be pleasant and resourceful, open mind to other culture, copy only the good habits. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
