I grew as a person and a professional during this SE Asia Seminar! Past Review
By Valkyrie B. (University of Colorado - Colorado Springs) - abroad from 12/30/2018 to 01/11/2019 with
International Business Seminars: Winter Southeast Asia
I was fortunate enough to attend the Winter Southeast Asia seminar in Thailand & Vietnam this past winter break and not only learned a plethora about international business, but also grew as a professional and a person. I met new peers and friends, made professional contacts and saw a part of the world I never would have on my own. I got great value for my money and am anxious to go abroad with International Business Seminars again. As an international business major, IBS Abroad gave me the international experience I needed to confidently apply for jobs overseas. The 2 week seminar also counted as 3 credits towards my undergraduate degree, which was the cherry on top to an amazing experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Amazing experience! Life changing, both personally and professionally. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
All program faculty were well-versed, pleasant and helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels were top-notch and beautiful. |
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Breakfast was included at each hotel, as well as 2 lunches and 3 dinners. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We had local tour guides that integrated us with the local culture well. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Insurance is included in the price of the trip. |
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The program leaders did a great job ensuring everyone was safe at all times. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
Now that I have attended International Business Seminars' SE Asia Seminar, I now want to attend either their China or Europe programs to count as credit towards my future MBA! |
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) |
Since the dollar is strong in Thailand and especially in Vietnam, I was able to eat and have fun all under a conservative budget. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save ahead of time! You will want to take advantage of the fact the dollar is strong and bring back interesting gifts for your friends and family. |
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? | Not all meals are included. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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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! |
