India the land of many cultures and Religions Past Review

By (Central State University) - abroad from 12/09/2017 to 12/24/2017 with

CSU: India Faculty-led Study Abroad Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that every culture is different and women in India rights are way different than men rights

Review Photos

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Neria house had bugs and so did kings 10, but kings 10 had bed bugs and roaches.

* Food:

Very good

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt out of place because the were very interested in usAmericans. It was overwhelming after a few days.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I think Cheyane was taken care of in adequate time.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I learned so much during this program and I would love to go back

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Save money because there could be a problem with your flight.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The food
  • The culture
  • The people that I experienced the trip with.
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I am fascinating to those in India because I’m anxious and I have anxiety and they kept wanting pictures and to touch our hair.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!