I would do it again in a heartbeat! Past Review
By Gayle W (Environmental Biology., Gordon College) - abroad from 09/02/2014 to 12/06/2014 with
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies
Studying in Tanzania was probably the best decision I've made in my college career. I gained new perspectives on the value of knowledge and education in places rich in natural resources. I learnt so much and I made some amazing friends.
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? |
I really enjoyed the living arrangements. |
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The food was often cooked in quite a lot of oil and there was not much variety for vegetarians. However, the kitchen staff were willing to let students cook and share different ways to cook various foods. |
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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? |
The Student Affairs Managers did a superb job in caring for students health and taking them to hospitals or clinics if necessary. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
Restaurants and shops in non-tourist areas are very cheap. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | less than $20 per week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't buy snacks or chocolate, it eats up all your money! |
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? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Actually practice the language! |
Other Program Information
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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? | I wish I knew more about the towns surrounding the campus. Perhaps a map could have been provided to show the location of the campus in relation to other important areas. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
