Do it! Past Review

By (Finance & Legal Studies, Drexel University) - abroad from 09/13/2012 to 12/15/2012 with

Sea|mester: S/Y Argo - Global Voyages

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
One of the best things I've ever managed to do. Wish I could have spent every semester on the water.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Crossing an ocean isn't an easy thing to do, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I would highly recomend the program to anyone adventurous who likes to learn.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* 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)

You can spend as much or as little as you want. Make sure you have money for snacks and the occassional meal on land.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

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?
  • Locations
  • Argo
  • Keith
* What could be improved?
  • Keith
  • Weather
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Invest in a good set of foul weather gear.