India has its beautiful Temples and beautiful people, however; there's no place like the USA Past Review

By (Information Technology, Southwest Tennessee Community College) for

Study Abroad Programs in India

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I'm more determined to educate myself on more of what I know about a culture rather than the things that I've seen or heard, before forming an opinion.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure that your currency exchange is in small denomination. There are many places that you can't take your purses, bags and backpacks, therefore the wipes, tissues and other items needed at the event must be purchased again.

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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