Jordan is wonderful, you should consider going! Past Review
By A student (Dickinson College) - abroad from 08/28/2017 to 12/21/2017 with
AMIDEAST: Amman - Area & Arabic Language Studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I met amazing teachers abroad. The program in general was a little disappointing.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
Transportation costs are a lot!!!!!!!! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Highly suggest going to Happy Hour if you are 21 and save money for food!!!!!! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 360-level college course |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Always use Arabic when you are out in the city or traveling around Jordan in general. Don't be afraid to make mistakes because you need to SPEAK the language to practice. Use English to the bare minimum. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much transportation would cost |
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