London, Paris, and Munich--Best Week Of My LIfe Past Review

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Kansas State University (KSU): Traveling - College of Architecture, Planning and Design Study Abroad

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

N/A

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Swinder was a great teacher and did a wonderful job on our trip.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

food was great

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

london bus tour was really fun and running all over Paris to see the sights was fun too.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Very safe

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? i spent about $100 a day on food and entertainment
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? I knew I was going to spend a lot of money because I like to shop

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Lots of free time to explore
* What could be improved?
  • nothing