Exploring the Unknown Past Review
By A student (Graphic Design., Truman State University) - abroad from 02/26/2014 to 07/09/2014 with
ISEP Exchange: Jakarta - Exchange Program at BINUS University
I learned to roll with the punches. Keep an open mind. Always smile and keep an optimistic attitude
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall the academics were fairly relaxed except for before midterms and finals when a whole bunch of assignments would be given. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was administered well. I think the orientation could have had more information on what to do in case of natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions and such. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was very satisfied however many of the other exchange students had issues with bedbugs, ants, and mold. The overall condition of the building was not good because these problems kept arising for many of the students. |
| * Food: |
I ate street food everyday and it was delicious! Though I don't recommend the food at the cafeteria at the dorms because it was bit gross. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I felt very integrated and was able to bargain and use some phrases to bridge the gap. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
For health related issues I had to go to the hospital because my school didn't have a health center. I had a few malaria scares but the international hospitals have doctors that speak english and were very helpful. |
| * Safety: |
I felt pretty safe, there were occasional sketchy situations but you were fine if you kept your wits about you. |
| 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) |
Things are very cheap in Indonesia so it doesn't cost a lot to do anything. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I probably spent about 20 dollars or less per week depending on if I was travelling because then I of course spent more |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Budget, budget, budget |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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 truth about the living conditions (mold, etc.) |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
