Great Time! Past Review

By (SUNY - College at Geneseo) - abroad from 07/13/2012 to 08/07/2012 with

SUNY Geneseo: Amsterdam - Faculty-Led Summer Sociology or Psychology Courses

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about Dutch culture, European culture, and foreign cuisine, as well as much more. It was absolutely worthwhile.

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $110

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Culture
  • Nightlife
  • Classes
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
  • Paris Trip
  • Maps of city
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The weather in Amsterdam is AWFUL.