My time at Middelburg Center for Transatlantic Studies Past Review
By Marisa G (Social Work., University of South Dakota) for
Netherlands Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
It was more than worthwhile. It was the experience of a lifetime and changed me so much in so many good ways. I was somewhat shy, and definitely scared of new places and ways of living, but this program helped me to come out and try new things. Now I am addicted to traveling, wish I would ave stayed for a whole semester, and cannot wait to return someday.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was good for the experience, and the class schedule was set up to allow for traveling. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Was like a large house/small dorm. Shared bathroom and kitchen, but everyone has own room. Mixed in with the Dutch students. It was the best part of the experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everyone very welcoming and helpful. The way classes are set up allowed for traveling. Amazing!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is a great program and the people running it, and the people at the school there, are so amazing and welcoming. I was very nervous and scared when I went, but within a couple weeks I never wanted to leave. |
