4 Country Capstone: Going with the Flow Past Review

By (Elementary Education, University of Northern Iowa) for

University of Northern Iowa: UNI Capstone in Four Countries

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile just to be involved in other cultures and to see the beauty of Europe.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The host country program was very welcoming and held high expectations for us. Our class size was about 50 students, Americans and Romanians combined. My expectations were exceeded.

* 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)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Hotel
  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Be open to flexibility and unorganized things...just go with the flow and have fun.