A Life Changing Experience Past Review
By Trish B (Political Science and Psychology, Austin College) - abroad from 08/27/2012 to 12/19/2012 with
IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about myself and who I am. It was extremely worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everyone (even the homeless) speak English, it makes learning and exploring really simple |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
You can not buy any kind of allergy medicine, Sudafed, NyQuil, or Cough syrup! Bring your own! |
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| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $125-$175 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make your own food! It saves a lot of money |
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? | One semester is both incredibly long and short at the same time. Be prepared emotionally before you leave and do not be afraid of over packing the only people with regrets were those who did not bring enough |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
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