European studies, Faculty Led Program Past Review

By Ben H (International Studies, Shippensburg University) for

Study Abroad Programs across Europe

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

the course was well organized and planned so that no time was wasted and we were able to visit many historical and political points of interest such as the Vatican in Rome and NATO in Brussels.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	The course i experienced was a faculty lead trip and therefore the course requirements and workload were comparable to any american course.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	all of the professors involved were very well qualified in their respective fields
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	all housing was satisfactory
* Food:	for the most part we were responsible for getting our own food when we were not with our host families
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	while the entire trip was filled with educational field trips, the break we had in Santorini was an nice break from the constant touring.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	the most important safety tip is to not wear overly expensive clothes and accessories in the cities. do not draw attention to yourself and you wont have any thing to worry about
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

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)