Past Review
By Margaret H (B.A. Geography & B.S. Geology, The University of Texas at Austin) for
University of Texas - Austin: Traveling - Plan II Biology
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was wonderful. I'm so glad I got to come. It has strengthened my future plans in pursuing a career helping to better the environment.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Hotels and field stations constituted our living arrangements. <br /><br /> We stayed in hotels and field stations and bunked with the other members of the class. |
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All the food was absolutely delicious |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The students in the class were all wonderful! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I got sick multiple times but it was never for long and the professors handled it extremely well. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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 wish that they would have handled the sleeping arrangements better. There were many times that there was an unused bed or someone had a queen/double bed all to themselves which can be shared. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The outdoorsy and adventure type of student would benefit most from this program. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Issues in Rainforest Conservation |
| Course Department: | TC 357 |
| Instructor: | Ruth Buskirk and Moon Draper |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | It was an incredible experience. The teachers and various lecturers we had were all incredibly knowledgeable and help us out immensely with our assignments. |
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