An Amazing Opportunity! Past Review
By Emily Arceneaux (Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge) - abroad from 01/03/2018 to 01/13/2018 with
International Business Seminars: Winter Southeast Asia
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience abroad was completely worthwhile. Hearing how successful people do business is interesting in any country; but even more so when you hear about how they dealt with difficulties there and how they overcome them. They have to deal with language and cultural barriers in addition to working under different government regulations and are still successful. It was also interesting too to see how different business can be outside of the United States. In addition to learning about business; the experience also helped my communication and networking skills grow. We also had plenty of free time to enjoy the culture outside the business world.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would like to go to a different destination but with the same company; it was a great experience. |
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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 chose to not stay on a budget but would have been possible if determined. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent about $200+ a week. I spent about $300 in Thiland and maybe $150 in Vietnam. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend money on stuff you think is worth it; just make sure you do not run out of money and plan accordingly. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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? | How amazing it was going to be and to not be scared or hesitate. |
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