6 Weeks Trekking in India Past Review
By Heidi R (Biology, General., Western Washington University) for
Wildlands Studies: Nepal Project - Habitat Conservation and Mountain Ecosystems
I learned so much about ecology in a totally different climate and with the best group I could have possibly asked for.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
We had a good amount of reading and the lectures were very casual and you could ask questions whenever. It was great being able to ask questions whenever we were hiking. The tests were not too hard, either. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was organized really well, and the services provided by our trekking guides were invaluable for being able to study while trekking. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We were in tents for the vast majority of the program, and the views were spectacular! |
| * Food: |
Traditional Indian food is delicious, and they are very good at working with the vegetarian students. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We were able to take part in a couple of festivals (Desera and Deepwali)and we were able to talk to people in remote mountain villages. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
We were informed of exactly what steps we needed to take before the program in terms of vaccinations. |
| 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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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you like being outdoors more than anything else and enjoy science, this is for you. |
