Absolutely Amazing! This trip transformed my life. Past Review
By Felicia M (EC-6, Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 08/04/2014 to 08/17/2014 with
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Cross-Cultural Learning, Costa Rica
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so many things by studying abroad. Before traveling, my views of the world were narrowed and influence by the American culture. I had no idea that things could be so different. This try taught me to learn to relax, be accepting of others who may be different than I am, and to be open to new ideas. It was definitely worthwhile. I want to go back.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
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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? | approximately $70 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Yes, let everyone know that you are going. Churches especially like to help. I only had a summer job and was able to collect enough money to go on the trip and brought money back home. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | NA |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | There are several online programs available for free. I Googled and practiced with friends prior to attending the trip. |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known how affordable it was to study abroad and that I had taken Spanish instead of Technical Writing. |
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