Ok but interesting Past Review
By A student (Political Science and Government., Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/01/2012 to 04/27/2012 with
Syracuse University: Strasbourg - Syracuse University in Strasbourg
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile because it taught me how to live with other people and how to be strong in a foreign country where you don't speak the language as well
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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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 |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
A lot of the host families are definitely not doing it because they like to receive students. I had a terrible experience with my host family |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
People there aren't the friendliest. It was difficult making local friends |
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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? |
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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| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Be Careful about the Euro coins. You end up spending so much |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | French 202 |
| 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? | Try to make French friends |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | 0 |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | While it is important to be open and adjust to new cultures and people, you shouldn't be completely worthwhile |
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