It was a life-changing experience that you can not have anywhere else. Past Review
By A student (East Stroudsburg University) - abroad from 07/03/2017 to 10/31/2019 with
American University of Armenia: Yerevan - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned independence. I definitely recommend this program to anyone looking for a new and exciting experience.
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I thought it was challenging for me because I do not speak fluent Armenian. It helped me learn the language a lot and feel comfortable understanding conversations. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very helpful with any questions I had. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very much. Our classes were mixed with Americans and Armenians from the country. I thought it was amazing to be in a class that was so diverse. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I always felt safe and there was no issues! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I would love to re-live this program and try to use the language more while being in the country. I also loved the outdoor hikes and views we were able to see. |
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) |
Most things in Armenia are cheap so the student budget was perfect. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I do not remember. |
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? | 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? | Armenian school for many years. |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Try and talk to people! It's easy to be shy but once you break the ice and start using the language, it becomes more natural. You know more than you think you do! |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | To just enjoy every single moment with your new friends that you meet. You will miss living in Armenia and having the best time with the most amazing and inspiring people. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
