Institute for Village Studies taught me to embrace change. Past Review
By Brittany C (Anthropology., Western Washington University) for
InPlace: Ladakh - Himalaya Cultures & Ecology
I am very interested in learning languages and conversing with others as an interpreter.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I felt that the experience we had with the non profits were great. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I found myself consistently confused because I had no information about where I was at. Some leaders were not good speakers whereas others just did not want to talk too much. Everyone was very smart but their personality flaws covered up what they actually could do. I felt that I needed more guidance. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
It was good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Scavenger Knowledge Hunts |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
General concerns for our safety and directions on how to be safe were wonderful. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | The type of student that would benefit most from this program is a person with an open mind since there are many times where you are taken out of your comfort zone. |
