Forum Nexus: Great Program, Great People, Awesome Experience Past Review
By Jason F (Chemistry., The College of William and Mary) for
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 9 Cities in 1 Month
Our professors really made this program happen, and it is because of them that I gained a great deal of academic and social understanding of the local environments
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The professors really make the difference. Each has real-world experience and unique views that give great insight into their areas of teaching |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Internet access at our universities was not always reliable |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
It was always fun going out into the various places and searching for food, particularly when you are trying to learn the local languages |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Forum Nexus Program conducted professional visits to international companies to examine their dealings in that host country and afterwards we had cultural visits as well. These cultural visits involved going to local monuments and museums. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Each location had different levels of safety: some were more safe than others. The most important aspect is to always be with a group, no matter where you go. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be prepared to pay for beverages at a higher-than-expected cost |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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? | Students from around the world come together in one place and present their views and experiences likely different than your own. It is an eye-opening experience with lots of insight to the global marketplace |
