Honestly the best time of my life. Past Review
By A student (Villanova University) - abroad from 01/11/2017 to 05/25/2017 with
Villanova University: London or Singapore - Global Citizens Program
I gained such a deep understanding of Asian culture and more specifically picked up on and learned more about the nuances and differences between Asian countries.
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
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Singapore |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Centrally located apartment with cleaning services provided; however, it was old and in need of few touch-ups (ie new interior paint) |
| * Food: |
Best food I've had in my life. Had me going to Asian food markets at home seeking the same authentic and delicious food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Felt as integrated as I could with the expat culture. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Safest place to travel in Asia. No problems walking alone at night alone or just getting around in general. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
There is no other way I could have taken the classes offered (which are all core requirements) and travelled the world while participating in an internship any other way. The nightlife, history, culture, and everyday life experiences I've had in Asia have changed my life. |
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) |
food is extremely inexpensive. Huge portions of good food from hawker centers were on average 5-7 SGD. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Book side trip flights as far in advance as possible to avoid dramatic price increases closer to desired travel time. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Book side trip flights as early as possible. Go and try different places early on to avoid going to the same spots. Don't put off seeing the Singaporean sights for the end because it will leave you feeling stressed that you wont see everything. Don't underestimate going out to Arab Street. Join Singapore club guest lists the second you arrive. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
