Don't be afraid to live like a local Past Review
By Molly Q (Accounting, St. Catherine University) for
Netherlands Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Independence, Cultural awareness,
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The grading systems were very confusing, teaching methods uneffective, uncomfortable classroom structure. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Housing was very far from city center making it expensive and inconvenient to travel. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The people I met made this experience amazing. Traveling on the weekends was also fun as well. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
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| 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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
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* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Buy a bike for easy and cheap travel. Do not use city bus very often. Live in the city center as opposed to the suburbs. |
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