Definitely worth it! Past Review

By (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

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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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.

* Safety:

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)

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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  • Americans
* 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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the welcome and warmness of the staff and all involved
  • as much music/lessons as I wanted!
* What could be improved?
  • better packing list
  • more variety with the food
* 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.