Jordan Rocks February 06, 2023

By (Arabic, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/26/2022 to 12/16/2022 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Amman

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about a new culture

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

It was very challenging, maybe too much

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

You guys were fantastic

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Hind was amazing

* Food:

Such good food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Very integrated

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I didnt really have health issues tbh

* Safety:

Always felt safe

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

It was great!

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)

It was easy, just money for taxis

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 75 bucks
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Ride the bus

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? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 202
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Stick to the language pledge

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Food
  • People
  • Nature
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing really
  • All was good
  • More trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Maybe a heads up of the LGBT situation

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Fusha level 2

Course Department: Arabic
Instructor: Dalel
Instruction Language: Arabic
Comments: Challenging but good
Credit Transfer Issues: No problems transfering
Course Name/Rating:

Ammiya

Course Department: Arabic
Instructor: Alia
Instruction Language: Arabic
Comments: Great Class
Credit Transfer Issues: No problems
Course Name/Rating:

Current Issues

Course Department: Arabic
Instructor: Noor
Instruction Language: Arabic
Comments: Great Class
Credit Transfer Issues: No
Course Name/Rating:

Politics

Course Department: Arabic
Instructor: Nour
Instruction Language: Arabic
Comments: great class
Credit Transfer Issues: No