NY/P Past Review

By (Architecture, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/29/2014 to 05/07/2015 with

Columbia University, GSAPP: Traveling - The Shape of Two Cities: New York/Paris Certificate

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Pushes you

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Very rigorous

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

You have to figure out housing on your own

* Food:

You have to figure out food on your own

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

You are spending most of your time in studio

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Columbia Health was accessible during time in NYC

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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? Live with someone & cook.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Travels
* What could be improved?
  • Space
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Amount of money going to be spent

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!