An Enriching and Rewarding Semester Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I chose this program for the academic challenge that it provided, and it did not disappoint. The semester pushed me a lot, and I am very proud of the work I did.

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The IFSA-Butler team did a great job striking the balance between making sure we were taken care of while also encouraging independent exploration of our time there.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Being integrated into the full-time student dorms included us very nicely as foreign students, enabling a social atmosphere and comfortable inclusion in the entirety of the student experience.

The meal plan in the dining halls was reliable and easy, although the set meal schedule did not always allow for many options. However, the access to a full kitchen was a great addition to let you cook for yourself!

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Being included in all aspects of the student life really helped me assimilate to the local culture. I lived with the other students, played sports with them, joined clubs, participated in college traditions, and got to know the city.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The healthcare was a little difficult because so much specific paperwork and registration as required prior to any help being given. I had a minor issue right at the beginning of the term that needed immediate attention but I had not gotten registered with the school's nurse or doctor program yet, so it was a bit of a hassle to get up and running but was very helpful once I did.

Safety is taken seriously and handled well both by the school and the program. All college buildings must be accessed by keys and are left locked 24/7, as well as porters manning every college door to personally get to know who goes in and out.

I loved every aspect of my time in this program and abroad. It served me very well, and I am so happy I chose it!

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I lived on a student's budget fairly easily because living and meals were taken care of in the price of the program, but the travel and extra expenses that went along with a lot of the experiences unique to being abroad added up quickly.

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• The tutorial system was an incredibly challenging but rewarding way to work academically.
• I loved the fact that we were fully integrated with the full-time students, letting us participate in all extra-curriculars and events.
• The supplements that IFSA-Butler provided were just enough to keep us safe, happy, and feeling taken care of without molding our experience into a typified program.

• A more clear itinerary would be helpful earlier on prior to leaving so that you don't have to wait until you arrive to have a clear picture of the your time there.
• The summer reading was a lot of work in addition to needing to read for our tutorials.

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