Puebla: definately worth a visit Past Review
By Erika K (math, Oberlin College) for
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla / BUAP: Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
My study abroad experience was definately worth while. I learned a lot about Mexican culture and improved my Spanish. In fact, I have recently moved back to Puebla after graduating.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla |
| 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. |
The BUAP is not the best school in terms of academics but it meant that had plenty of time to explore the city on my own, visit museums and learn outside the classrooms. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was great and very knowledgable about the city. It did a good job of allowing us to explore and learn on our own through direct contact with locals. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I am a vegetarian and my host family was very accomidating. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Soccer game and various visits to other cities. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Puebla is a very safe city. Not all of Mexico is as dangerous as Ciudad Juarez. |
| 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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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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