Generosity of Jordanians Past Review

By (International Business., University of Montana-Missoula) - abroad from 08/24/2012 to 12/21/2012 with

Brigham Young University: Amman - Jordan Study Abroad Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Better study habits, confidence, very worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Definitely have to do the work yourself to get integrated with the local culture

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Women have to be extra cautious but as long as you are aware and cautious, it's fine.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30-$40
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eating out is expensive

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

All of our classes focused on the language

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? 202
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? Talk to anyone and everyone you can about anything and everything, read the newspaper and magazines, watch the news or TV - constant exposure

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Talking to locals
  • Touring sites
  • Meeting new people
* What could be improved?
  • Homework accountability
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Give yourself a break for culture shock and time change upon arrival

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.