The Forum Nexus Program brought me lifelong happiness! Past Review
By Anastasiya C (National Aviation University in Kyiv(Ukraine)) - abroad from 07/01/2014 to 08/02/2014 with
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 9 Cities in 1 Month
Having become both the student and intern in Forum-Nexus Summer 2014 Program, I've jumped in the atmosphere of amazing experience,priceless knowledge, breathtaking emotions and lifelong friendship. After the chain of all pity events in Ukraine, our wonderful trip was the ray of sunshine for me. I gained a lot of cognitive knowledge from our highly qualified professors and learned a bunch of practical know-hows during most interesting professional visits. The International IQ classes taught by the program director , professor Hugo Hervitz(one of the coolest people I've ever met), not only boosted my IQ but inspired me for further constant exploring of the world and its cultures.
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Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I gained a lot of cognitive knowledge from our highly qualified professors and learned a bunch of practical know-hows during most interesting professional visits. The International IQ classes taught by the program director , professor Hugo Hervitz(one of the coolest people I've ever met), not only boosted my IQ but inspired me for further constant exploring of the world and its cultures. I fell in love with every single place we've visited with Forum-Nexus family and every moment we've lived together |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The team of the program organisators leading by Dr.Hugo Hervitz managed to create and maintain the most perfect program you could ever participate in! |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All the hotels were cozy and comfortable close to all the cities' main attractions |
* Food: |
Breakfasts were delicious with a big variety of meal choices for everyone's tastes |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Being a non-English-speaking student, I boosted my vocabulary and managed to accomplish all the tasks, gain a bunch of knowledge and make friends with people from different corners of the world |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Fortunately I didn't have any problems, but I was provided with the good insurance by Forum-Nexus partners so in any case I was sure to have no problems with it |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
The program has a variety of possibilities to get the discounts (in my case the internship gave me the chance to afford the participation). Only problems I had were caused just by the level of living in my country. |
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 |
My native languages are Ukrainian and Russian, so I began to speak English fluently and started to learn other foreign languages |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish my foreign language speaking skills were better |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |