Definitely worth it! Past Review
By Jamie T (Music Theory and Composition., University of California - Los Angeles) - abroad from 07/24/2013 to 08/14/2013 with
ThisWorldMusic: Traveling - Study in Ghana: Music, Arts, Culture
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Tons of music experience.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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* Overall educational experience
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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? |
Actually needed to go to the hospital during my stay, and was extremely well taken care of by my group leaders both in and out of the country at the time. |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | bring pencils/crayons/paper and other things to do with the kids. Bring (optional) books to donate to the library. |
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