Beyond Globablization Past Review

By (Environmental Studies., Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/18/2011 to 05/10/2012 with

SIT Study Abroad: IHP - Health and Community: Globalization, Culture and Care (Fall 1)

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a much wider appreciation for the diversity of cultures, ideologies, and lifestyles in this world. This year was incredibly worthwhile.

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.

* 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)

* 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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
  • Host Family
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The integration with local cultures; the diversity of learning styles used; the experiential learning aspect; the community of students.
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing that the program is not adjusting due to our feedback.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Nothing particularly important.