Studying in México helped me value things I took for granted. Past Review
By Celida R (Spanish Language and Literature., Wellesley College) for
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla / BUAP: Puebla - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have learned to value what I have back in the states and the education I received in my home institution.
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 had lots of readings. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were always available and helpful. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
The food was great! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I attended a traditional Oaxacan wedding. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt safe since I avoided staying out too late when I was alone. |
| 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? | 20-40 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't overspend or overbuy in a given town |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300-level |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes 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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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This program is for those students who want to learn inside and outside of the classroom. It is for those who do not fear trying new things. |
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