Study Abroad: Student Exchange Experience
DISCLAIMER:      Information provided in this form will be available to future students showing interest in the study abroad experience. All questions are optional and may be left blank. Contact information will not be shown in the Student Exchange Experience database and will only be given to the individual authorized by you. You should only provide this contact information if you are willing to be contacted.
Name:
Major:
Exchange location:
Exchange institution:
Length of time abroad:
Semester abroad(E.G. Fall 2010):
Year in school during participation:

The following is a variety of topics meant to provide students with an overall glance at the exchange experience. Please provide as much information as you see fit. The more information and details provided, the more of an in-depth view prospective Missouri S&T exchange students will have of the study abroad program in your exchange location.

Culture/Customs
(Provide any relevant information on the cultures and customs of the are in which you studied abroad.)


Language
(Discuss the language(s) spoken in your exchange location. Include any information on the prevalence of English in the area.)


Climate
(Discuss the typical climate of your exchange location during your stay.)


Courses/Educational System
(Provide information on the courses and overall educational system at your exchange institution. Include prevalence of courses taught in English, grading system, etc.)


Housing
(Discuss housing options in your exchange location. Include any contact information for staffs and/or businesses that assist foreign exchange students in the area.)


Transportation
(Provide information on the available transportation in your exchange location, e.g. prices, general times/schedules, ease of use, etc.)


Activities Available
(Discuss any activities that were available to you during your time abroad, e.g. recreational activities, sporting events, student trips, festivals, etc.)


Funding
(Provide tips for funding the study abroad experience. Include any pertinent scholarships or loan programs.)


Tips for adjusting
(List any tidbits of advice for adjusting to the area that you have not mentioned previously, e.g. tips are not custom at meals, time of day is usually given in military time, etc.)


Things to bring
(List key items that you brought or should have brought, e.g. foreign adapter, currency, etc.)


Travel outside of exchange location
(If you traveled outside of your exchange city, please provide any advice and suggestions on means of travel, lodging, destinations, etc.)


Other
(Discuss any other topics/tips that were not discussed earlier that you would like to share.)


Contact Information

By clicking submit I authorize the contact information listed below to be given to (please check all that apply):

Students in the study abroad exchange program who have requested additional information on the exchange program in which I participated
Students or staff wishing to update and/or revise the Student Exchange Experience database
E-mail address Phone Number