A Trip to Remember Past Review
By Nikki P (Barry University) - abroad from 06/09/2015 to 07/09/2015 with
Voyager Europe: Traveling Summer Program
I've learned history in different perspective! Traveling with Voyager Europe was AMAZING! They had wonderful staffs who are very approachable, always willing to help and share their experiences! They made sure we would have a fun learning experience! It was truly a worthwhile experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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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? |
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) |
A student's budget is different for every city ... For example in Madrid with $110- $160 budget for a week is enough and will provide you 2-3 good meals a day. But if you are visiting Paris you should have at least have $250-$300 a week to have 2-3 good meals a day. Please note that this budget does not include side trips. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Search places to eat and visit in trip advisor or yelp before hand. This doesn't really save you money but it does save you time and give you idea how much you are going to spend so you could plan your budget realistically. Also Voyager Europe will definitely provide useful tips prior to the trip and as you go along in the trip :) |
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 |
They do send you basic phrases and words to learn. It's really up to you if you want to make use of it ;) |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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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? | Bring at least 2 electric adapter for the outlets in Europe because you would probably need it for your phone, camera, laptops or ipads and curling iron :) Lastly, be extra observant and have an open mind :) |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
