Life changing experience Past Review

By (Sociology., University of Virginia) - abroad from 06/15/2006 to 08/01/2006 with

Sea|mester: S/Y Argo - Global Voyages

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence and confidence in myself. This program changed my outlook on life for the better!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Academics on board Argo were very hands on which made it interesting and

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The office was very helpful throughout the application process and answered every question that I had!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* 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?
  • I learned how to manage my time, depend on myself and on others.
  • Living on board a boat while studying is one of the most unique experiences you could have while learning.
  • Our location was in Thailand and Malaysia so getting to learn about a new culture completely different from my own was amazing.
* What could be improved?
  • nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? n/a