If you are a hard worker it is an amazing, life changing experience. Past Review
By Michelle K (Environmental Science Resource Management, University of Washington) - abroad from 09/10/2008 to 12/17/2008 with
Round River Conservation Studies - Namibia Desert Program
You need to be open minded going into it. I learned several valuable life lessons that shaped my following educational experiences. Besides learning a lot, I felt like the research we did was truly valuable to the community.
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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. |
Enjoyed all the courses. Good balance and diversity of classes. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were mostly camping but the equipment and supplies were high quality. I fell in love with some of the campgrounds we stayed out while traveling around the region. |
| * Food: |
Food was simple but adequate. I enjoyed eating a lot of local Namibian food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We had minor health issues come up and had no problem taking care of them. |
| * Safety: |
There was an emphasis on personal safety. It was important to closely listen to the instructions given by the leaders. |
| 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) |
Very inexpensive. Mostly spent money on specialty food items and gifts for friends and family. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $30 American |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Work within your own 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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You will be camping the entire time. No need to over pack. |
