I am the luckiest girl in the world! Past Review
By A student (American/United States Studies/Civilization., Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/01/2013 to 05/15/2013 with
Study Abroad Programs in Ghana
I could not even begin to sum up what I learned. I never believed that my mind could be challenged like it would be in Ghana. I was taught about myself through others. For me, it was a revolutionary experience that I want to keep all to myself because I cannot begin to explain it so other people could understand.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Wonderful! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Better than I could have imagined |
| * Food: |
Good! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
As much as a white person could hope to feel in an African Country |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Wonderful! Had malaria and was treated with great care. Had no effect on my experience. |
| * Safety: |
Very safe but I never went out after dark |
| 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) |
So easily! SIT did a great job giving allowances. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I spent less than a $1000 for 4 months........ and I bought a TON of souvenirs |
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?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
A lot of encouragement- it was the easiest way to communicate with host families. |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Realize the benefit of language knowledge and don't be afraid to try and make mistakes...its how you learn! |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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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? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Nothing! They do a great job with all the preparations |
Individual Course Reviews
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Independent Study |
| Course Department: | Ghana Culture |
| Instructor: | Kwabena Danso |
| Instruction Language: | Twi |
| Comments: | Because it was an independent study it was as rigorous as I chose to make it. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Not sure yet! Hopefully not........ |
