Points of wiew by different cultural and academic backgrounds July 16, 2021
By Nicola Marcia (University of Cagliari) - abroad from 07/05/2021 to 07/16/2021 with
University of Pecs: Pécs - Summer School Programs
We had really easygoing mentors, who helped us not to feel uncofortable and found good ways to make us cooperate and create bonds
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
some lecturer were hard to follow, but organization was really scrupulous and they were never late. I really appreciate that they gave us clear instruction about the project we had to carry out in order to obtain the certificate of completion |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
sometimes it was hot, but your own bed is always the best |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
It was difficult doing that online, but they did a terrific presentation of Pécs and it was almost like walking along the streets of the city |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I took an online course, but I think scholarship money would have been enough for two weeks staying in Pécs |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Some lecturer use technical jargon aboundantly or used advanced vocabulary, so it was hard, but of course an educational experience |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | B2 certificate, through university exam |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The focus is much more on law that on technology. Technology is only in function of legal point of view |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
