14 countries in 10 weeks really open my eyes Past Review

By (international business, Olivet Nazarene University) for

Messiah University: International Business Institute, Worldwide Summer Program

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

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.

Travel and touring government and corporate facilities were an important addition to the book and research portion.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

well designed

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

variety for all

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

moscow, river ours, taj mahal, great wall, EU parliment, India

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

very comfortable, we were restricted in places where it was necessary

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • wide variety of cultural, government, and corporate tours
* What could be improved?
  • possible to add a service opportunity to a community