Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., Pennsylvania State University - Altoona) for

Penn State Altoona: Traveling - Ivyside Pride: European Choir Tour

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was a very fun experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place: Spring 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I feel as though I grew as an individual on the trip.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

It was fun living in foreign hotels.

* Food:

the food was well prepared and delicious.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

It was a blast being over there.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt 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 only spent like $200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't make stupid decisions.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I picked up a little while over there.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Have fun.