A Rich in Cultural, Immersive Cuban Program!! Past Review
By Jana Bushway (University of New Hampshire) - abroad from 01/07/2020 to 01/17/2020 with
Abroadia: Havana - Cuban Culture Program
I learned so much about a country that is so close yet so mystical. I feel like just being there and learning from locals and seeing it for myself is the most worthwhile. The trip had opportunities to really expand my understanding of global relations as well as history and the arts. I really enjoyed my time in Cuba!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall, this program was such a wonderful experience. I felt like I learned so much about the mysterious country of Cuba and was really challenged to grow. The abrodia staff had so much knowledge to provide. |
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How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host family and they really enriched my experience. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
So much, I think living with my host family helped the most. But also our trip leader Jorge who is local who really helped to guide us to a real Cuban experience. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~$250 is average to bring |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | College Intermediate Spanish |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Download Duolingo and practice!! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew about the history of the country!! |
