Most Incredible Experience of My College Career Past Review

By (University of Northern Iowa) - abroad from 05/07/2012 to 05/21/2012 with

University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This experience was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about the environment and Irish and English culture and history. I had the best experience possible.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 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?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $325
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Take about 250 Euro for Ireland and 150 Pounds for England.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Seeing as much of Ireland as we did.
  • Making new friends.
  • Seeing the famous and historic sites in London.
* What could be improved?
  • More meals and excursions included in up front costs applied to U-Bill.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To bring more money with me.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Environment, Technology & Society

Course Department: Capstone
Instructor: Dr. Ali Kashef
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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