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A whirlwind of culture and education in a short amount of time. Past Review

By (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 05/20/2019 to 06/01/2019 with

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Industry, Education, and Sport in Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about the different versions of communication and body language. I learned that other countries have a different work communication system. This trip was worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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

It was great to experience to visit the companies. I loved visiting the colleges in the area to learn about their education system.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The number of countries visited
  • The nightly freedoms
* What could be improved?
  • Another afternoon to have more time to expierence culture
  • Food on appropiate schedule and times
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The different style of police and military. I can get uncomfortable around this certain type of authority and in Rome, the military was out in the streets with massive guns.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.