Sweden is a alien world Past Review

By (sociology, New Mexico State University) for

University West: Trollhattan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes it is something that will set me apart form other in the future and made me appreciate my home!

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.

the scheduling of the class was horrible. long classes multiple classes at the same time and no consideration the i was taking more than one class at a time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

the host country had very little idea about the American education system and therefor they had little idea of my expectations of them

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

there is no good place to shop for food near bye

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

international cruise to Estonia

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

i wanted to see a doctor but had trouble figuring out how to go about doing that.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? bus ticket, student union fee,

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

huge class and very little interaction with the instructor.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • living with other international students
  • making new friends
* What could be improved?
  • the classes
  • the communication between host countries adviser and me
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? try to bring another american with you!