Very rewarding Past Review

By (University of Denver) - abroad from 09/05/2016 to 01/20/2017 with

EuroScholars: Leiden - Leiden University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Because I had no research experience before EuroScholars, the program literally taught me everything I know now about the research process. It definitely is worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

There is no end to research, since new problems and questions arise everyday! If you enjoy doing something new everyday and exercising your brain on a daily basis, research is for you!

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? Groceries in Netherlands are fresh and very affordable compared to other European countries. Take time to cook for yourself saves lots of money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Beginner
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
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?
  • Hands-on experience
  • Opportunities to contribute to an actual research
  • Very affordable groceries
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing