Switzerland: Well worth the cold weather! Past Review
By Tiamo K (PSYCHOLOGY., DePauw University) for
SIT Study Abroad: Switzerland - International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy
Yes it was. I made some great life long friends!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was very interesting but very edifying as well. There was lot of reading. Iw ould venture to say it was too much reading. I could barely keep up. But the grading was good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The instructors and facilitators were very accessible. It was relatively accommodating when it came to casual travel. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Using the Eurail to see soooo much of Europe. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
It was pretty safe but i know one girl in our program was mugged. |
| 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I would say about 80 Franc |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Spend wisely. Stuff is not cheap in Geneva.. and don't waste money on booze! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 202 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
My host family and instructors and a lot of everyday interactions like purchasing stuff. I would say a good number of people spoke english. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A person who is really into international relations. I would say keep up with your reading. It's really enhance your knowledge on so much. |
