Really a great trip! Would go back in a heart beat! Past Review
By A student (Stephen F. Austin State University) - abroad from 06/09/2012 to 06/20/2012 with
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - International Lifestyle, Culture and History
Yes, very worthwhile. Definitely wish I would of just gone on my own though, without the professors. Pointless to have them there.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Everything we saw over there was amazing. I feel like I learned more in this class that I have in any other class with these professors. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Italy was a little weak, but Paris was amazing! |
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It is a must to have a "want" to try different foods. There is such great cuisine out there! Just have to be brave and try new things. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| 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) |
Italy was surprisingly very cheap, to where we were able to save more than enough money for Paris. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | No |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Including shopping, maybe $800. But without shopping, probably $100-$150. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Get $500, and be there to exchange the money so you can see what the rate looks like and you understand the difference. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How the professors were going to grade and I should of gone out more for me to fail the class. |
