Enjoy every single minute at the EAHM! Past Review
By A student (The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management / EAHM) - abroad from 09/06/2017 to 12/22/2017 with
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: Study Abroad in Dubai, UAE!
It was very worth it, I have lived abroad and gained experience from several countries but the UAE is something else, specially a city as Dubai.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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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? |
Very satisfied since I stayed at the campus, nice and clean accommodation! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
No experience with healthcare |
| * Safety: |
Felt very safe, inside as outside the academy! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Definitely yes!!! Loved the diversity and the multinational cultures and nationalities both when it comes to international students and teachers! The teachers were very (very very) friendly and supportive in a professional way, they made the whole experience more worth it! |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Food and transportation (taxi/uber) approximately $150-200/week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook at home to save money (which I never did even though the kitchen facilities are very nice) |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | To make sure to enjoy every single minute, definitely the best experience in my life! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
