Thailand makes you appreciate what you have. Architecture Exchange program Past Review
By Reyn M (Doctor of Architecture, University of Hawaii - Manoa) for
Chulalongkorn University: Bangkok - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I gained self growth.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Chulalongkorn University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The grading system wasn't very structured so it was a guess throughout the semester where we were at. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The good thing about the program is they were very catering to foreign students and made sure we were prepared for everything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
It was a little far from any type of public transportation about the taxi fare was very cheap so getting to and from school to home was not a problem. |
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Very good food and very cheap. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There are a lot of things to do in Bangkok itself so it was easy to keep occupied on the weekends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | Students who don't mind adventure and living in a third-world country. |
