Experiences Abroad Past Review
By Theodore P (Athletic Training/Trainer., Colby-Sawyer College) for
CEPA Foundation: Strasbourg - EU Studies Semester Abroad Program
Yes, I feel i have gain a much more open prospective of other cultures in the world.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
the work load was not hard to handle. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
several planned excursions, good transportation (hassle to get to), staff were very friendly at chateau. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We stayed at a chateau in a quiet town outside of the city, We lived with 2 other college/university groups and the staff of the chateau. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
we took several trips to places in germany and france, we saw castles, museums, wineries, and even a concentration camp. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
the host city had a safe feeling to it overall. |
| 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? | I spent maybe 40-80 euro depending on how often with a group or by myself would go out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Pre-paid phone and bike rental. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
practiced with locals, did not need in everyday interactions unless outside the chateau, everyone at chateau spoke english, most french citizens knew basic english. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | C'est la vie |
