The Greatest Adventure of my Life Past Review
By Brenna M (Utah Valley University) - abroad from 05/01/2012 to 06/01/2012 with
Utah Valley University: Traveling - Art History
This experience is impossible to put into words. It was literally the greatest experience of my life. It was everything I hoped it would be and so much more! I made lifelong friends, experienced different cultures, saw things I've only ever dreamed of, and had to pick up my jaw off the floor as I stared at the most beautiful art in the entire world. It was completely worthwhile and the best thing I have ever done for myself. This is the perfect time of my life to experience something like that and I'm so glad I did it. I'll look back on this for the rest of my life because of the lessons I learned and the goals I achieved there.
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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. |
It was incredible and amazing! I can't put it into words! Every day was completely insane and I learned so much. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Steve was always prepared and worked out everything for us ahead of time! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The hotels were all great locations with great people. |
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The meals were incredible! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to mostly tourist spots, which is expected and totally fine. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Great, I don't think anyone had any health issues. |
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| 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) |
I think you could live on a budget if you wanted to, but since you're in a foreign country you shouldn't let money hold you back from doing extra activities and stuff that costs extra money. |
| * Was housing included in your program cost? | Yes |
| * Was food included in your program cost? | Yes |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $150 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Just save a lot of money before so you don't feel bad spending it when you get there! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That it was going to be as amazing as I thought it would be and I didn't have to worry! |
