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Four Country Capstone; Get out there and Explore! Past Review

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University of Northern Iowa: UNI Capstone in Four Countries

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My adventure to England, Hungary, Romania, and Greece was more than worthwhile. I not only got to experience a long term travel abroad but also was able to see the other countries' cultures and customs while visiting. I have a broader appreciation for others backgrounds and histories and this will forever impact my life in a positive way. My future plans are even more broad now; I would not be afraid to internship or even work and live in another country.

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?

* 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

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Signing up for the "Four Country Capstone" offered by UNI, I was incredibly excited to explore the world yet oddly nervous about traveling to a foreign land. Once arriving to the airport on May 9, in Des Moines, I could barely contain myself with nerves and anxiety; what if I got sick? What if I hated it? What if I got lost? However, once arriving in London I never felt more thrilled, excited, and safe traveling with a group of students I had gotten to known over the past semester. The trip itself was eye-opening and life changing. I wish I could have stayed even longer and kept traveling! I would recommend any student that has the urge to see the world to take this once in a lifetime opportunity with UNI and study abroad.