Best College Experience! Past Review
By A student (Anthropology., University of California - Riverside) - abroad from 06/16/2013 to 07/03/2013 with
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 9 Cities in 1 Month
This experience was absolutely worthwhile. I learned about what it meant to be culturally intelligent.
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 courses were well organized and very informative. The teachers were all helpful. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The entire Forum-Nexus staff was helpful. They went out of their way to make sure everyone had an incredible experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels were nice but the best part was their location to each cities best activities. |
| * Food: |
The breakfasts were not the best but it was so easy to find amazing food in each city. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It is pretty easy to assimilate to the local culture everywhere you go. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The program offers insurance but I didn't have any health issues while on the trip. |
| * Safety: |
You always have to be aware of your surroundings but each city was relatively safe. |
| 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) |
I was able to stick to my personal budget but the majority of my spending was on food and drinks. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | You have to set a budget and stick to it. Some days you will spend more or less but it helps if you set a daily budget. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | n/a |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
