PERSONAL

First Name:

Last Name:

Class Year: Select one-- 2008 2009 2010 2011

AC Box #:

Email:

Telephone:

Declared Academic Major (select double or triple majors from respective boxes):
Select first major-- American Studies Anthropology Asian Languages & Civilizations Astronomy Biology Black Studies Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics English Environmental Studies European Studies Fine Arts French Geology German Greek History Independent Study Interdisciplinary Latin LJST Mathematics Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre and Dance Women's and Gender Studies Select second major-- American Studies Anthropology Asian Languages & Civilizations Astronomy Biology Black Studies Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics English Environmental Studies European Studies Fine Arts French Geology German Greek History Independent Study Interdisciplinary Latin LJST Mathematics Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre and Dance Women's and Gender Studies Select third major-- American Studies Anthropology Asian Languages & Civilizations Astronomy Biology Black Studies Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics English Environmental Studies European Studies Fine Arts French Geology German Greek History Independent Study Interdisciplinary Latin LJST Mathematics Music Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre and Dance Women's and Gender Studies

When were you away? Select one:
Fall 2007 Academic Year 2007-2008

Sponsoring program and/or international university attended:


ACADEMICS

Please enter the name of each course you took on a SEPARATE line:

Were your courses:
All program sponsored?
Regular university courses?
Regular courses for foreign students?
Combination of above? Please describe:


Please comment on the course work regarding quality, difficulty, class size, grading system, exam schedule, academic calendar, etc. Please provide as many details as possible.



What was the composition of the student body in your courses? (Natives, all American, etc.?)


Comment on the quality, teaching methods, attitudes, and accessibility of faculty compared to Amherst:


What level of academic preparation (and foreign language proficiency, if applicable) would you recommend to others considering your program/university? If possible, refer to Amherst courses which you believe constitute adequate preparation.


ACCODMODATIONS / SERVICES

Please give a description of and comments upon your housing arrangements and meals:


Was help provided in making these arrangements? If so, by whom?


Rough estimate of your living costs:


Were adequate medical facilites available? Please state Yes or No, and elaborate if needed:


If you studied wtih a program sponsored by an American institution, please describe the services offered (orientation, counseling, tutoring, etc.):


INTERACTION WITH HOST COUNTRY

In light of your experience, how might one best get to know the people and culture of the host country?


Was there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment against any particular population based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality or disability?


TRAVEL

Did you have time to travel on your own or were planned excursions part of your program?


PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION

Would you recommend this program to other Amherst students? If so, why? If not, why not?
Please explain.


SUMMARY

Please use the space below to comment on how you think the experience you have had studying abroad will impact your Amherst education, as well as perhaps your career plans and global comprehension?



Thank you for your replies--they will be helpful to other Amherst students.

updated January 4, 2008