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https://secure.academicintl.com/tent/index.php?modu=display_eva Program Evaluation - Hungary

Program: Business, Economics & Public Administration Program

Location: Hungary Business, Economics & Public Administration Program Budapest Fall 2007-09-
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Student Name: Erica Metzger

Date Taken: 2007-12-15

Rating Scale: 1=strongly disagree...2=disagree...3=neutral...4=agree...5=strongly agree
YOUR API T-SHIRT
1.

What size t-shirt would you like?
[You can choose from a more fitted women's style or a Unisex style, but we will not be able to exchange your tee
it is the wrong size, so think carefully!]

L Women's fitted

I. API TEXAS
2.

Is there anything you would change about the API catalog?

No! I actually noticed it becuase of the black and white. It was a advertising strategy that suggested
the money students spend actually goes to the program!
3.

Is there anything you would change about the API application and/or post-acceptance process?

I would have liked knowing more information sooner regarding my acceptance. I kinda felt like I
was in limbo for a long time, and then had to rush in the summer.
4.

Please comment on the performance of your Program Manager (e.g., responsiveness to phone calls and emails,
program knowledge, etc.):

Quick.

5.

What additional information would you like to see covered in APIs print, online, or on-campus orientation
materials (Passport Handbook, online Toolbox, on-campus orientation session, orientation and final packets)?

Closest non-stop gyro place. For sure.
II. PROGRAM IN HUNGARY

Did the on-site orientation provide you with:
6.

An understanding of the countrys culture, values and norms?

Thoroughly

7.

An understanding of the local educational system?

Thoroughly

8.

Guidance on registration, departments, courses?

Thoroughly

9.

A discussion of issues of diversity (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc.)?

Thoroughly

10.

A discussion of issues of safety and security?
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Thoroughly

11.

A discussion of health issues?

Thoroughly

12.

An explanation of API and host institution policies?

Thoroughly

13.

What changes to the content or organization of the on-site orientations would you suggest to improve them?
What information did you find most helpful?

it was Great. Reka rules.

14.

The on-site staff helped me take part in and understand the local culture.

Thoroughly

15.

Comments about your on-site Director (e.g., availability, knowledge of academic programs, assistance with
cultural adjustment or concerns, etc.):

Reka = Greatness.

16.

Please list your most preferred excursion here:

ROMANIA!

17.

Are there any excursions that you would change? If so, why? What destination would you suggest instead?

Well, we went to Paris (not Krakow) and that was sweet.
18.

How much personal money did you spend per week (on food, going out, travel etc.)?


$51-$100

19.

What types of safety issues did you encounter in your host city/country (crime, discrimination, etc.)?

III. ACADEMICS
20.

What was the main way your study abroad program contributed to your degree?

Fulfilled major requirements

21.

How many students are in a typical language course? (if applicable)

21-30

22.

How many students are in a typical content course?

11-20

23.

Is there any discussion or student participation during a typical class, or is it more lecture-based? Please
describe.

good combination of both actually. I really like the classes here. Laid back, yet functional.
24.

Were your professors available to answer your questions and/or give you feedback on your work?

available during office hours/tutorials
25.

How many hours a week did you spend on your work outside of class?

6-10

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What a student gets out of this program academically is directly related to the amount of effort a student puts
into his or her courses.

4

27.

I felt intellectually challenged by the classroom experience and by assignments outside of class.

4

28.

Did assignments require outside resources (library access, laboratory use, studio use, etc.)? If so, did you
have access to the necessary resources?

Yes, but it took a little while. I needed to go to CEU's library occasionally, and the librarys aren't
open on weekends or past 8, which is awful.
29.

Which of the following is the primary method of evaluation for your coursework?


written exam(s)

30.

What was the biggest challenge you faced taking courses abroad, and how did you adapt to it?

The language.

IV. HOUSING IN HUNGARY
31.

Address of your apartment:

1067 Budapest 31 Eotvos Utca 4/22

32.

The housing accommodations were satisfactory in light of the housing options available in my host country.

5

33.

The housing accommodations were located in an area where I felt reasonably safe.

5

34.

I would recommend the accommodations to future students.

5

35.

What were the main advantages and disadvantages of your living situation?

THe heat didn't work for a long time, but we got that fixed! I love my apartment.

36.

If the housing information sent to you prior to departure was not accurate, please list any differences or
updates here:

37.

Do you have any additional comments about your housing or your neighborhood that you would like to share
here? Anything you wish you had known before moving there?

I wish I could have predicted the steady fall of the dollar.
V. OVERALL THOUGHTS ON YOUR API PROGRAM
38.

Did your experience with the API program meet your expectations?

Exceeded

39.

Describe a problem you encountered on the program, and propose a solution to help API correct this problem
for future students:

Well I had a problem with mym Visa, but once we knew it was a problem, we got it worked out.
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40.

Why did you choose to study abroad with API? Now that youve been abroad, would you still select the same
program?

It was the cheapest with the best deals (included excursions) and yes, I would. And continue to
come back next semester :)
41.

I would recommend this API program to other students at my university.

5

42.

If you would be interested in appearing on the alumni contact list, please list your email address here:

eem19@pitt.edu

43.

If you would be interested in serving as a peer mentor for future API students, please list your email address
here:

eem19@pitt.edu

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