Thailand was the best experience and I will keep it with me forever Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of New Hampshire) - abroad from 06/01/2013 to 07/20/2013 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Thailand - Summer in Bangkok

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned new cultural knowledge and I have gained many new friends.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

I LOVED having a Thai roommate and the dorms far exceeded my expectations.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I'm already planning on moving to Thailand one day! I felt like such a local and I always felt comfortable.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt so safe in Thailand.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $300
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Live within your means and don't overspend.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Location
  • Thai roommate
* What could be improved?
  • Having the electric bill included.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I felt very well prepared.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'