Europe is absolutely amazing!!!! GOOOO!!!!! Past Review
By Michael G (Accounting/Finance, Texas A&M University - College Station) - abroad from 06/20/2014 to 07/17/2014 with
Study Abroad Programs across Europe
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
People are different in other parts of the world. Once you meet them, you can respect them, which is very useful for a future job.
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. |
Very hard course |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Excellent teacher and tour manager |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Small rooms, good locations |
| * Food: |
Paris had excellent food, other than that, it was marginal. Continental breakfasts were poor |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Loved the locals, really enjoyed seeing and participating in their culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Just be smart. Use common sense |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | 200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Europe is expensive. It just is. Plan accordingly |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Go with a close friend who shares the same cultural interests that you do |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Business and Politics in the EU |
| Course Department: | International Economics |
| Instructor: | Eddie Gerba |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Very very hard course, but the professor was really cool |
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